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G211 ONC

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,467 mi
Last recorded72,467 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 ONC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,467 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,750 miles

Exhaust system has been modified

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension has been modified

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Exhaust system has been modified

Offside rear brake back plate damp

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension has been modified

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,902 miles

both rear inner sills/suspension mounting area corroded

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

slight smoke during acceleration

wheel arches, inner and outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 56,779 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,778 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 56,757 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

n/s door mirror hanging off

o/s door mirror loose/ taped on

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,674 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,654 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 56,642 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 56,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 56,618 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,343 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,426 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 56,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G211 ONC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G211 ONC, 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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What year was G211 ONC registered?

G211 ONC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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