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G157 MGN

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,852 mi
Last recorded72,852 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG157 MGN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2008 72,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate characters slightly disfigured.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 72,852 miles

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate characters slightly disfigured.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 68,512 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,510 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 65,306 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 65,306 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,281 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 62,280 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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G157 MGN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G157 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G157 MGN registered?

G157 MGN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 October 1989.

Is G157 MGN safe to buy?

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