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G117 JNV

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,997 mi
Last recorded12,997 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 JNV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,997 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 11,350 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 11,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 9,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 7,869 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded by exhaust mounting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 6,142 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 7 Sep 2009 6,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2008 4,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 1,864 miles

o/s and n/s rear inner and outer sills weak

Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,647 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Sep 2006 97,647 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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G117 JNV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G117 JNV, 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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G117 JNV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 September 1989.

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