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G171 NEO

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

90,688 mi
Last recorded90,688 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 NEO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2006 90,688 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Dec 2005 87,874 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 87,764 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 NEO is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NEO, 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 G171 NEO registered?

G171 NEO is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G171 NEO safe to buy?

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