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F98 RBJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,640 mi
Last recorded27,640 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 RBJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 27,640 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low.

offside headlamp has water ingress.

Fail 11 May 2010 27,640 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting low.

offside headlamp has water ingress.

Pass 15 May 2009 20,675 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 13,670 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate cracked.

Pass 14 May 2007 6,069 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside rear wheel arch becoming corroded.

Pass 19 May 2006 98,867 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 RBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc 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 RBJ, 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 RBJ registered?

F98 RBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 January 1989.

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