MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
748,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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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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F868 TVX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 July 1989.
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