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F85 OCD

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,840 mi
Last recorded65,840 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF85 OCD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,840 miles

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

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

Offside front flexible hose retaining gromit missing.

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

Steering rack has play at offside inner track rod.

Fail 17 Dec 2011 65,840 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside front flexible hose retaining gromit missing.

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

Steering rack has play at offside inner track rod.

Pass 9 Apr 2011 54,609 miles

both front inner tca arm bushes split

both rear tyres low inside edge

nearside front inner cv boot split

offside front outer cv gaitor leaking

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,324 miles

n/s/f tca bush

Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,920 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 25,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,858 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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F85 OCD is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F85 OCD, 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 F85 OCD registered?

F85 OCD is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F85 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F85 OCD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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