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F946 RLE

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,732 mi
Last recorded26,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF946 RLE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,732 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

n/s rear outer sill has filler but magnet still sticks strong

o/s headlamp has slight condensation

o/s rear outer sill heavily corroded close to excessive

slight play in o/s of steering rack under gaitor

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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F946 RLE is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F946 RLE, 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 F946 RLE registered?

F946 RLE is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 March 1989.

Is F946 RLE safe to buy?

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