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F868 TVX

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

748,925 mi
Last recorded748,925 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF868 TVX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 748,925 miles

both front floors getting rusty

both inner sills getting rusty

both rear chassis legs getting rusty

cant see sills as covers fitted

fuel pipes getting rusty

fuel pump been cable tied on

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear brake discs back plates rusty

rear brake joiner been cabled tied on

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

slight exhaust blow from front pipes

slight leak from pas pipes

Fail 31 Jan 2013 74,892 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

both front floors getting rusty

both inner sills getting rusty

both rear chassis legs getting rusty

cant see sills as covers fitted

fuel pipes getting rusty

fuel pump been cable tied on

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch getting rusty

rear brake discs back plates rusty

rear brake joiner been cabled tied on

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

slight exhaust blow from front pipes

slight leak from pas pipes

Pass 2 Feb 2012 69,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in gide bush in steering column

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2012 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in gide bush in steering column

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2011 69,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs wearing

chip in os upper windscreen

play in gide bush in steering column

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 68,670 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 68,670 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,288 miles

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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F868 TVX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F868 TVX, 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 F868 TVX registered?

F868 TVX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 July 1989.

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