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G199 GEX

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,653 mi
Last recorded73,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 GEX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 73,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 73,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 73,529 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r and n/s/f wheel archs slightly corroded

n/s/r boot floor and chassis slightly corroded

o/s/f door slightly corroded lower

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 69,627 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 66,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 66,592 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 65,618 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 65,618 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,957 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 64,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,260 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2007 61,532 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlight units emiting poor beam images

play in track control arm bushes on nearside/offside front

Pass 9 Feb 2007 61,532 miles

both headlight units emiting poor beam images

play in track control arm bushes on nearside/offside front

Pass 3 Feb 2006 60,496 miles

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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G199 GEX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G199 GEX, 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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G199 GEX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 August 1989.

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