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F942 JGT

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF942 JGT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 26,903 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2012 2,647 miles

Oil leak

travel on handbrake

wear on tyres

Pass 12 Apr 2011 2,190 miles

O/S and N/S steering rack inner joints have slight play in ball

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2011 2,178 miles

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

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front brake flex hoses covered inspection difficult?

nearside front shock absorber top mount poor worn almost to excess??

nearside front wishbone top mount not fully secure?

offside steering rack inner ball joint worn almost to excess nearside also if not slightly worse?

prop shaft flange to diff not fully secure?

steering column movement/play apparent at steering wheel almost to excess??

this vehicle is a kit car built from the parts of a ford sierra and was tested on the merits of its build ?

v belt loose??

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,579 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 48,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,434 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 45,765 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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F942 JGT is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F942 JGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F942 JGT registered?

F942 JGT is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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