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G118 WTN

1990 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,837 mi
Last recorded60,837 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 WTN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all heavily perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

underbody/floor/sills corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,749 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor sills and chassis all corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 60,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor sills and chassis all corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,696 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

sills and chassis corroded

underside corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2018 60,696 miles

sills and chassis corroded

underside corroded

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,500 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,489 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 60,466 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive Blue Smoke (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,211 miles

front floor corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,787 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 59,563 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to rear floor/chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2013 59,261 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,270 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 56,540 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sill have cover

Fail 7 Jul 2011 56,532 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both sill have cover

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,966 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 55,950 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 55,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle underside becoming rusted within designated areas.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 55,435 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

vehicle has extensive corrosion begining on underside.

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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G118 WTN is a 1990 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G118 WTN, 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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G118 WTN is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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