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F883 RRT

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,257 mi
Last recorded94,257 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF883 RRT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 94,257 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,104 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 93,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 92,474 miles

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 90,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 88,411 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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F883 RRT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F883 RRT, 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 F883 RRT registered?

F883 RRT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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