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G161 LWU

1990 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,014 mi
Last recorded80,014 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 LWU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,014 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,652 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 77,640 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2005 70,732 miles

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

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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G161 LWU is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 G161 LWU, 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 G161 LWU registered?

G161 LWU is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 January 1990.

Is G161 LWU safe to buy?

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