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G229 YLK

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,021 mi
Last recorded34,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG229 YLK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2006 34,021 miles

Oil leak

play in steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2005 32,571 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2005 32,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Damage to rear bumper

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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G229 YLK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G229 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G229 YLK registered?

G229 YLK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 October 1989.

Is G229 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G229 YLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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