MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight wear on steering rack tie arms
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
slight wear in o/side and n/side steering rack tie arms.
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
light wear offside steering rack tie arm.
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on inner/outer sills,floor pans,n/s/r boot floor,rear chassis legs.
front flexible brake hoses starting to perish.
front shock absorbers starting to get soft.
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/f brake starting to bind.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G160 OTA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 G160 OTA, 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 G160 OTA registered?
G160 OTA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G160 OTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for G160 OTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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