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FIL 9136

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,851 mi
Last recorded75,851 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 9136
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 75,851 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 73,910 miles

Central Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 73,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced front mount (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pipe off resivour (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all front and rear, offside front worst (2.4.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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FIL 9136 is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FIL 9136, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FIL 9136 registered?

FIL 9136 is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is FIL 9136 safe to buy?

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