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F853 SLO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,339 mi
Last recorded85,339 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF853 SLO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2007 85,339 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 85,250 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Fail 1 Sep 2006 85,245 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle consistant with age

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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F853 SLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F853 SLO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F853 SLO registered?

F853 SLO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 May 1989.

Is F853 SLO safe to buy?

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