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H981 ATT

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,077 mi
Last recorded29,077 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH981 ATT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,077 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 29,077 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 23,394 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 23,393 miles

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H981 ATT is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H981 ATT, 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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H981 ATT is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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