MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
all 4 tyres have dry cracking on the sidewalls
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H980 XSE is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 H980 XSE, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was H980 XSE registered?
H980 XSE is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 August 1990.
Is H980 XSE safe to buy?
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