MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1989

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Pass percent:59.48%

(The average a petrol FORD SIERRA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:25,287 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	1263
Brake pipe excessively corroded	1258
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1052
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	1042
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1003
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	962
Registration plate lamp issues	868
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	851
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	646
Registration plate issues	547
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	464
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	450
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	449
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	427
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	397
Rear brake binding	354
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	283
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	279
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	278
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	268
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	265
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	263
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	253
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	237
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	235
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	232
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	228
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	217
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	205
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	202
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	200
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	195
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	192
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	191
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	185
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	182
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	180
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	177
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	171
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	171
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	169
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	166
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	158
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	150
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	145
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	144
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	141
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	128
Rear brake application uneven	127
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	125
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	124
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	119
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	115
Windscreen has damage	109
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	105
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	102
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	101
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	98
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	97
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	96
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	96
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	92
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	92
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	89
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	88
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	87
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	86
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	86
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	84
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	83
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	83
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	82
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	82
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	82
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	82
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	80
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	79
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	79
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	77
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	77
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	76
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	76
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	74
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	74
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	73
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	73
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	72
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	71
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	68
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	67
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	65
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	64
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	63
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	63
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	62
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	62
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	62
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	61
Front brake application uneven	61
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	61
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	60
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	60
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	59
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	59
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	59
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	59
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	58
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	57
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	57
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	56
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	56
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	55
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	55
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	55
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	54
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	54
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	53
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	53
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	52
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	51
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	48
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	48
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	48
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	48
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	47
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	46
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	46
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	46
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	46
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	45
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	45
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	44
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	44
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	44
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	44
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	44
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	43
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	43
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	43
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	42
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	42
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	42
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	41
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	41
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	41
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	41
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	40
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	40
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	40
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	40
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	39
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	39
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	38
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	38
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	37
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	37
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	37
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	36
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	35
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	35
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	35
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	34
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	33
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	32
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	32
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	32
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	32
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	32
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	32
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	32
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	31
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	31

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1989

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