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F886 RVL

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,440 mi
Last recorded26,440 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF886 RVL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 26,440 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat with a defective structure to much movement in the seat back (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure to much movement in the seat back (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

both rear coil springs are rusty

engine is noisy

engine oil leak

front tyres are dated 2003

n/s rear top shock mount is rust on the chassis

o/s rear top shock mount is rusty on the chassis

slight rear brake bind on both wheels

undercarriage of the car is heavily undersealed

cambelt cover is missing

Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,344 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,006 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,728 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 25,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,659 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear discs badly pitted

o/s/f tyre split in inner sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 19,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 19,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,313 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 8,571 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2006 8,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 6,585 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 6,852 miles

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

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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F886 RVL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F886 RVL, 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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F886 RVL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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