MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from differential.
Oil leak from engine.
Rear bumper cracked.
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from differential.
Oil leak from engine.
Rear bumper cracked.
damage to rear bumper.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.
fuel pipes corroding.
o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.
o/s+n/s/r long flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s/r outer sill corroding/deteriorating.
o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
oil leak.
play in lower steering colum bush.
play in o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone/anti roll bar bushes.
play in o/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
damage to rear bumper.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.
fuel pipes corroding.
o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s+n/s/f flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s+n/s/f tyres starting to crack+perish not to chords yet.
o/s+n/s/r long flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s/r outer sill corroding/deteriorating.
o/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
oil leak.
play in lower steering colum bush.
play in o/s+n/s/f lower wishbone/anti roll bar bushes.
play in o/s/f top mcpherson strut mount.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G161 SNN is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SNN, 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 SNN registered?
G161 SNN is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 March 1990.
Is G161 SNN safe to buy?
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