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G166 VFB

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,351 mi
Last recorded93,351 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 VFB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 93,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 92,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside seat mount slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2009 92,692 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

nearside seat mount slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

sill to floors slight corrosion

slight corrosion throughout underside of the vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2008 91,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 90,637 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 89,601 miles

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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G166 VFB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G166 VFB, 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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G166 VFB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 November 1989.

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