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G175 SMW

1990 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,419 mi
Last recorded87,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG175 SMW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2006 87,419 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 87,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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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G175 SMW is a 1990 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G175 SMW, 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 G175 SMW registered?

G175 SMW is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 May 1990.

Is G175 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G175 SMW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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