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G121 ARD

1990 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,392 mi
Last recorded74,392 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG121 ARD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 74,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,823 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,823 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

slight travel too handbrake lever

surface corrosion + slight damage too nearside rear outer wheel arch + door

surface corrosion too nearside + offside inner + outer sills

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear chassis legs

surface corrosion too nearside + offside rear cross member

surface corrsion too offside rear outer wheel arch

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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G121 ARD is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G121 ARD, 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 G121 ARD registered?

G121 ARD is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G121 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G121 ARD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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