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G217 WBH

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,621 mi
Last recorded41,621 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG217 WBH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 41,621 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

TANK STRAP SLIGHTLY CORRODED FRONT TOWING EYE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Nov 2008 41,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner 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 Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

TANK STRAP SLIGHTLY CORRODED FRONT TOWING EYE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 38,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 36,618 miles

offside front and both rear springs corrodded rear axle brake pipes corrodded shocker casings corrodded front fuel pipes corrodded oil leak valve caps missing some wear in steering rack and lower bush

Fail 30 May 2006 36,618 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

4x tyre valve caps missing rust on underside of vehile chassis floor and suspension components power steering pipes rustyfront wings and wheel arches rusty

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

lower steering column bush worn

oil leak

some wear in steering rack

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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G217 WBH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G217 WBH, 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 G217 WBH registered?

G217 WBH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1989.

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