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G170 GOK

1990 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,851 mi
Last recorded67,851 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 GOK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 67,010 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,698 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes are perishing

both rear axle bushes are perishing

both rear coil springs are corroded

both rear suspension arms are corroded

exhaust system is corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,194 miles

both front coil springs are corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules are starting to corrode

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system is corroded

front anti roll bar bushes front bushes are perishing

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,977 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 65,907 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

vehicle has surface rust underneath from standing

Pass 10 Dec 2005 65,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 65,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

metal front to rear fuel pipe very corroded.

radiator leaking

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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G170 GOK is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 G170 GOK, 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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G170 GOK is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 January 1990.

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