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G132 UFW

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG132 UFW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front registration plate is damaged

o/s/rear brake is lazy

Pass 7 Nov 2008 76,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both sides, brake pipes on rear suspension arms are poorly secured, clips are weak .

coolant level low

front registration plate is damaged

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2008 76,202 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both sides, brake pipes on rear suspension arms are poorly secured, clips are weak .

front registration plate is damaged

o/s/front brake fluctuates, possibly warped disc

rear brakes out of balance, n/s is lazy

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2007 74,229 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

metal brake pipes have new coating of grease making inspection difficult

offside lower sill seam very corroded

offside rear flexible brake hose in poor condition

radiator drain bung loose and leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2007 74,228 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

front registration plate in poor condition

fuel pipe needs clipping

metal brake pipes have new coating of grease making inspection difficult

offside lower sill seam very corroded

offside rear flexible brake hose in poor condition

radiator drain bung loose and leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2006 71,187 miles

Alternator light on

Brake servo damp with oil

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

Floor to sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2006 71,187 miles

Alternator light on

Brake servo damp with oil

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

Floor to sill corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 68,580 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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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G132 UFW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc 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 G132 UFW, 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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G132 UFW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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