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G181 XTC

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 XTC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,540 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,656 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 77,170 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 77,080 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 77,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 77,070 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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G181 XTC is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G181 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G181 XTC registered?

G181 XTC is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G181 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G181 XTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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