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G148 TSU

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,900 mi
Last recorded46,900 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 TSU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2010 46,900 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

near side rear cv gaitors split

Pass 19 Jun 2010 46,900 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

near side rear cv gaitors split

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,957 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

coolant leaking(possible from radiator expansion reservoir)cooling fan operating,recommend inspection

front number plate cracked

nearside rear drive shaft outer gaitor split

Pass 17 Jun 2008 39,683 miles

front number plate damaged.

slight wear in n/s & o/s front track control arm bushes.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 39,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate damaged.

slight wear in n/s & o/s front track control arm bushes.

Pass 14 May 2007 34,102 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 34,102 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 33,871 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side rear drive shaft boots slit

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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G148 TSU is a 1990 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 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 G148 TSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G148 TSU registered?

G148 TSU is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G148 TSU safe to buy?

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