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F99 XVV

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

16,681 mi
Last recorded16,681 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF99 XVV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 16,681 miles

Oil leak

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

underbody coroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre low on the iner tread

underbody corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2013 14,613 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside rear tyre low on the iner tread

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 11,417 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 9,671 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 7,794 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 7,765 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 1,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 1,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 93,825 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 93,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,058 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,058 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,584 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 74,354 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F99 XVV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F99 XVV, 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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F99 XVV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 January 1989.

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