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G171 JCC

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 JCC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2021 129,206 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,184 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 129,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 129,047 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 128,677 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,972 miles

rear boor floor corroded & general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,968 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing pannel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

general corrosion to under side & suspension compopnents

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 127,566 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,562 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,437 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 20,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 125,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 23,825 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 23,761 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 23,266 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 23,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 21,776 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,574 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,115 miles

floors, chasis rails, rear suspension arms, rear shock turrets showing corrosion

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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G171 JCC is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G171 JCC, 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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G171 JCC is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 April 1990.

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