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G154 XGM

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG154 XGM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,134 miles

Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Signs of wear in rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2008 70,959 miles

Nearside front tyre rubbing inner mud guard

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Signs of corrosion around front seat mountings

Slight play in rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 May 2008 70,932 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front tyre rubbing inner mud guard

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight play in rack

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2007 66,697 miles

Heavy welding repaires to vehicle

Left rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Right rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 May 2007 66,658 miles

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

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

Heavy welding to floor pan and outer sills

Left rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Possible twist in right side front brake hose

Right rear outer wheel arch corrored

Pass 19 May 2006 63,062 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 63,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy repairs to both outer sills and around rear suspention mountings

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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G154 XGM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G154 XGM, 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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G154 XGM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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