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G185 UFT

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,316 mi
Last recorded77,316 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 UFT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 77,316 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,966 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all under carriage and various suspension parts very rusted

Pass 18 May 2006 74,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cross member behind bumper corroded and holed////under carriage and suspension parts heavily rusted in places/////n/s ando/s front wheel bearings slightly noisey

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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G185 UFT is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G185 UFT, 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 G185 UFT registered?

G185 UFT is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G185 UFT safe to buy?

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