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H980 XSE

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH980 XSE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 93,043 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 93,043 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,586 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,559 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 85,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 74,102 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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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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