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G188 WJN

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,875 mi
Last recorded67,875 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG188 WJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 67,875 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 67,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,840 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 66,513 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 64,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 63,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 62,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,061 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 59,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,197 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 53,898 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 52,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 51,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,479 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount insucure

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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G188 WJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G188 WJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G188 WJN?

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What year was G188 WJN registered?

G188 WJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 October 1989.

Is G188 WJN safe to buy?

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