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G222 LVF

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG222 LVF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,203 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 91,203 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2012 81,251 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

advise nearside rear lower shock absorber rubber worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 71,061 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pipes above axle been greased

rear driveshaft cv gators slightly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,953 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

various welding repairs to rear chassic

Fail 10 Aug 2010 62,881 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

various welding repairs to rear chassic

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,395 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,909 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/r inner sill holed

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 22 Aug 2008 48,908 miles

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

both front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/r inner sill holed

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,288 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all road springs corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2007 39,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode

all road springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,405 miles

n/s/r chassis corrosion out of prescribed area

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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G222 LVF is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 G222 LVF, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G222 LVF is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 March 1990.

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