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B16 PPJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,727 mi
Last recorded10,727 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PPJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 10,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 9,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 107,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 106,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 104,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 4,477 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Fail 26 Apr 2021 4,452 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 7 Jun 2018 3,745 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 2,740 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2015 1,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 98,411 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 96,307 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 93,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 90,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 86,980 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 83,839 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 81,152 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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B16 PPJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 B16 PPJ, 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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What year was B16 PPJ registered?

B16 PPJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is B16 PPJ safe to buy?

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