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F96 RBY

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,601 mi
Last recorded40,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF96 RBY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,601 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

damage to front number plate

front to rear metal brake pipes covered in sealant

left rear chassis leg corroded and holed

outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate damaged, both front flexy,s perished, both outer sills corroded, slight play in lower steering column, both front tca bushes perished,

n/s/r chassis leg corroded and holed, front to rear metal brake/fuel pipes covered in underseal,

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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F96 RBY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F96 RBY, 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 F96 RBY registered?

F96 RBY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F96 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F96 RBY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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