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G227 DRF

1990 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,483 mi
Last recorded72,483 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 DRF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 72,483 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear chassis legs corrodded but not holed

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corrodded but not holed

smoke from exhaust just ok

Fail 21 Apr 2011 72,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,043 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,041 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 714,419 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear outer wheel arches corrodded

Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

n/s and o/s rear outer wheel arches corrodded

rear bumper broken

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,677 miles

fuel pipes very corrodded but not yet leaking

h.c. just ok

Pass 23 Apr 2007 69,958 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 69,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,218 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 69,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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G227 DRF is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G227 DRF, 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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G227 DRF is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 April 1990.

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