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F999 OVS

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

33,349 mi
Last recorded33,349 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF999 OVS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,349 miles

front number plate cracked

hole in n/s headlamp lens/not affecting beam pattern

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,347 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

hole in n/s headlamp lens/not affecting beam pattern

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

Pass 16 Mar 2011 32,116 miles

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

slight deterioration to rear arm bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2011 32,082 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight deterioration to front track control arm bushes

slight deterioration to rear arm bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Please note both front tyres feathing

Please note there is corrsion showing to o/s/f door

Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Please note child seat n/s/r

Please note corrison showing o/s/f door

Please note corrison showing though out exhaust system

Please note front bumper slightly losse

Please note front wipers showing deterioration

Please note there is slight movment in lower steering colum bush

Fail 3 Mar 2009 26,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Please note child seat n/s/r

Please note corrison showing o/s/f door

Please note corrison showing though out exhaust system

Please note front bumper slightly losse

Please note front wipers showing deterioration

Please note there is slight movment in lower steering colum bush

Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Please note there is corrison showing to rear brake flixables

Please note there is slight movment in o/s/f rackend

Fail 3 Mar 2008 22,502 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Please note there is corrison showing to rear brake flixables

Please note there is slight movment in o/s/f rackend

Fail 3 Mar 2007 19,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Please note n/s/f floor by achor showing corrison but no hole found

Please note not a lot of resever travle left on hand brake

Please note o/s/f c/v gater showing grease but no holes found

Please note there are small splits on wipers but still cleaning sceen ok

Pass 3 Mar 2007 19,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Please note n/s/f floor by achor showing corrison but no hole found

Please note not a lot of resever travle left on hand brake

Please note o/s/f c/v gater showing grease but no holes found

Please note there are small splits on wipers but still cleaning sceen ok

Fail 20 Sep 2006 19,911 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 12,815 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 12,812 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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F999 OVS is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 F999 OVS, 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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F999 OVS is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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