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G226 ALR

1990 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,246 mi
Last recorded34,246 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG226 ALR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 34,246 miles

Nearside Outer Nearside outer sill has been welded and covered with underseal. Unable to inspect

Offside Outer Offside outer sill has been welded and covered with underseal.Unable to inspect

Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,202 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 31,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT SCREEN OFF SIDE FRONT INDECATOR LENS LOOSE REAR WIPER BLADE OIL LEAKING ENGINE REAR AXLE GEAR BOX

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,427 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 19 Aug 2009 19,427 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 18,100 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,371 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 10,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 3,714 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 3,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes pitted

engine oil leaks

offside rear tyre worn to limit on worn bald on inner edge

play offside of steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2006 97,114 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 97,114 miles

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)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G226 ALR is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G226 ALR, 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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What year was G226 ALR registered?

G226 ALR is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 March 1990.

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