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G153 XVX

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,168 mi
Last recorded95,168 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 XVX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 95,168 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective not a locking cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever on caliper (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 92,907 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,958 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,598 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 85,486 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,485 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,782 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 83,789 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 83,429 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,189 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,933 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,493 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,413 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 79,755 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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G153 XVX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G153 XVX, 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 G153 XVX registered?

G153 XVX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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