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G211 ORB

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,785 mi
Last recorded54,785 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 ORB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,785 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 51,841 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/F + N/S/R + O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,434 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished but not showing cords

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,563 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis surfsace corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside plastic sill fitted at time of test

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis sur corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside plastic sill fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2016 37,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion chassis surfsace corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside plastic sill fitted at time of test

Offside Body has slight corrosion chassis sur corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside plastic sill fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,251 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 33,251 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,824 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 27,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,764 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 17,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 12,750 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,622 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,277 miles

A full inspection of outer sills cannot be carried out.plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Sep 2009 2,276 miles

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

A full inspection of outer sills cannot be carried out.plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 97,738 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 92,979 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 92,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 88,244 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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G211 ORB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G211 ORB, 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 ORB registered?

G211 ORB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G211 ORB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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