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F823 GGH

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,251 mi
Last recorded74,251 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF823 GGH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,251 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

hazard switch poor inoperation

exhaust very rusty

front bushes worn

front discs worn

rear metal fuel pipes rusty and one is lose

spare is flat

underside and boody very rusty in places

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,864 miles

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R wheel arch.

The N/S/R lamp lense is damaged.

The brake master cylinder is damp.

The front number plate is damaged and is starting to seperate.

The front propshaft flexi joint is perrished and starting to split.

The front track controll arm bushes are soft and perrished.

The metal fuel supply and return pipes are corroding.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Fail 5 Jan 2010 71,863 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Condensation noted in the N/S headlamp.

Corrosion noted on the O/S/R wheel arch.

The N/S/R lamp lense is damaged.

The N/S/R tyre has 2mm of tred depth and is perrished.

The brake master cylinder is damp.

The carburettor is loose.

The front number plate is damaged and is starting to seperate.

The front propshaft flexi joint is perrished and starting to split.

The front track controll arm bushes are soft and perrished.

The metal fuel supply and return pipes are corroding.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 68,681 miles

f/n/s indicator damaged

front number plate poor

r/n/s tyre 75% worn

r/o/s and f/o/s tyres low on tread

underside rusty in places esp sills

Fail 9 Jan 2009 68,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

WASHER BOTLE LOSE AND MAY FALL OFF !

f/n/s indicator damaged

front number plate poor

r/n/s tyre 75% worn

r/o/s and f/o/s tyres low on tread

underside rusty in places esp sills

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,799 miles

body very rusty in places

both front tyres badly worn at inner edge

f/n/s of bumper missing !

front number plate damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2008 64,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

body very rusty in places

both front tyres badly worn at inner edge

f/n/s of bumper missing !

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2007 60,958 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s bumper section missing

f/n/s tyre 70% worn

front number plate poor

r/o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2006 56,703 miles

body noted rusty in places

exhast noted rusty

front number plate poor

inside full of builders mess

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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F823 GGH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F823 GGH, 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 F823 GGH registered?

F823 GGH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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