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F98 NNJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,559 mi
Last recorded35,559 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 NNJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 35,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,833 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 30,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 27,714 miles

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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F98 NNJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F98 NNJ, 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 F98 NNJ registered?

F98 NNJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F98 NNJ safe to buy?

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