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G202 NRC

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,767 mi
Last recorded75,767 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG202 NRC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 75,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 63,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 51,060 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 51,058 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,579 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 34,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 34,877 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,003 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 3,876 miles

slight free play in lower steering column bush

Fail 12 Mar 2018 103,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

slight free play in lower steering column bush

Pass 2 Mar 2017 90,072 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,452 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,173 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 68,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,967 miles

general signs of corrosion underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

general signs of corrosion underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 59,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front wiper blades split but still adequately clearing screen

both rear number plate lights loose in housing

both rear shock absorbers corroded

drivers door mirror loose but still adequately secure

front number plate cracked

main fuel lines corroded, support clips broken but adequately repaired

nearside front tyre worn to limit 1.6mm recommend new 185/65/14

offside rear brake pipe surface corroded

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished, wearing close to limits, recommend 185/65/14

Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,553 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

both front wiper blades split but still adequately clearing screen

both rear brake pipes surface corroded

both rear number plate lights loose in housing

both rear shock absorbers corroded

drivers door mirror loose but still adequately secure

front number plate cracked

main fuel lines corroded, support clips broken but adequately repaired

nearside front tyre worn to limit 1.6mm recommend new 185/65/14

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished, wearing close to limits, recommend 185/65/14

Pass 12 Jul 2011 56,180 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,315 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 28 Jul 2009 54,972 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,967 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 54,577 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

all four flexible brake hoses - rusty on ferrules

slight cracking at front roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,577 miles

all four flexible brake hoses - rusty on ferrules

slight cracking at front roll bar bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2007 54,104 miles

slight cracking at front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,141 miles

inner sills rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2005 51,940 miles

corrosion forming on nearside outer sill

slight wear on brake discs and pads

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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G202 NRC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 G202 NRC, 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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G202 NRC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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