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G180 VFW

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

31,336 mi
Last recorded31,336 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 VFW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 31,336 miles

drivers seat belt webbing worn

engine missfiring slightly at idle

heavy corrosion on both rear radius arms

n/s/r seat belt slow on retraction

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

o/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

slight distortion in both front brake discs/both corroded also

slight smoke from exhaust

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 19 Apr 2006 31,336 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers seat belt webbing worn

engine missfiring slightly at idle

heavy corrosion on both rear radius arms

n/s/r seat belt slow on retraction

o/s handbrake not locking up

o/s outer sill corroded at rear

o/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

slight distortion in both front brake discs/both corroded also

slight smoke from exhaust

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,236 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

ADVANCED CORROSION ON REMAINING PIPES

offside parking brake not up to known standard

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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G180 VFW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G180 VFW, 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 G180 VFW registered?

G180 VFW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 November 1989.

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