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G168 TRO

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,843 mi
Last recorded39,843 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG168 TRO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2009 39,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,843 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,905 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 34,861 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 30,683 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,664 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 25,544 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 25,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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G168 TRO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G168 TRO, 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 G168 TRO registered?

G168 TRO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G168 TRO safe to buy?

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