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G103 NFR

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,675 mi
Last recorded65,675 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG103 NFR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,675 miles

central locking faulty

front brake brake discs worn

n/s rear chassis rail corroded

o/s inner sill panel corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corroded

play in lower steering coloum bush

slight interferance on n/s rear lights

Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,675 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

central locking faulty

front brake brake discs worn

n/s rear chassis rail corroded

o/s inner sill panel corroded

o/s rear inner wheel arch starting to corroded

play in lower steering coloum bush

slight interferance on n/s rear lights

Pass 16 Nov 2009 57,791 miles

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on floor pans

play in top steering column bush

Fail 13 Nov 2009 57,791 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

corrosion on floor pans

play in top steering column bush

Pass 10 Nov 2008 45,961 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

corrosion in nesraside rear chassis leg

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

corrosion in nesraside rear chassis leg

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2007 41,255 miles

play in steering column

Fail 9 Nov 2007 41,255 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2006 31,351 miles

play in lower steering column bush

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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G103 NFR is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G103 NFR, 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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G103 NFR is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 March 1990.

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