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G123 RBA

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,675 mi
Last recorded3,675 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG123 RBA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 3,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 2,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 460 miles

some corrosion noted to nsr osr and osf flexi brake hoses some corrosion noted to nsr and osr suspension arms

Fail 24 Apr 2008 422 miles

Nearside 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)

some corrosion noted to nsr osr and osf flexi brake hoses some corrosion noted to nsr and osr suspension arms

Pass 18 Apr 2007 98,495 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 98,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 96,285 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 96,275 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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G123 RBA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G123 RBA, 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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What year was G123 RBA registered?

G123 RBA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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