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B14 BHP

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,052 mi
Last recorded92,052 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 BHP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Fail 12 Dec 2022 92,052 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle fitted with lowered suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

head image deteriorated

non standard exhaust

non standard suspension

o/s wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2021 91,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

head image deteriorated

non standard exhaust

non standard suspension

o/s wiper deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2020 91,035 miles

headlight image deteriorated

noisey exhaust

non standard suspension

Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,029 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

headlight image deteriorated

noisey exhaust

non standard suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 90,035 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,745 miles

refer to previous VT32

Fail 7 Aug 2006 87,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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B14 BHP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B14 BHP, 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.

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B14 BHP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 January 1989.

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