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G151 VHU

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,816 mi
Last recorded65,816 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 VHU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear breakes slight bind

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear breakes slight bind

Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding

corrosion on boot lid

Fail 6 Mar 2014 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear brakes slightly binding

corrosion on boot lid

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,142 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,832 miles

engine oil leak.

offside rear brake slight bind.

offside rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 49,198 miles

engine oil leak.

lower steering column bush worn.

prop shaft front rubber perished and worn.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,311 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,311 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 47,844 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 47,249 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 47,249 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,535 miles

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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G151 VHU is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G151 VHU, 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 G151 VHU registered?

G151 VHU is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G151 VHU safe to buy?

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