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H987 FVC

1990 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,220 mi
Last recorded18,220 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH987 FVC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 18,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 18,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill at middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 17,481 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corroded and holed

Offside floor thinning with corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 10,590 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 10,542 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 7,341 miles

offside and nearside outer sills thinning with corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 98,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 96,872 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,355 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 93,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 92,306 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 90,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 89,435 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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H987 FVC is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 H987 FVC, 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 H987 FVC registered?

H987 FVC is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H987 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H987 FVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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