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G101 VWL

1990 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,807 mi
Last recorded24,807 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 VWL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 24,807 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,807 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

both front flexi brake hoses in a poor, deteriorated condition.

front number plate damaged but legibility unaffected.

mild wear and slight play in steering rack.

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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G101 VWL is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 G101 VWL, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G101 VWL registered?

G101 VWL is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 February 1990.

Is G101 VWL safe to buy?

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