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G230 NKP

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

7,204 mi
Last recorded7,204 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG230 NKP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 7,204 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 6,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 6,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 5,985 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 5,257 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 5,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 4,588 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 3,892 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 3,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,016 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,000 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 98,368 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 97,139 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 92,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 88,165 miles

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

O/S/R exhaust mounting rubber starting to perish

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to check o/s + n/s lower sills due to plastic side skirts fitted

Fail 20 May 2010 88,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R exhaust mounting rubber starting to perish

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Unable to check o/s + n/s lower sills due to plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 86,389 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 84,195 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 84,163 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,199 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS JUST PASSABLE

WIPERS ARE JUST CLEARING WINDSCREEN

Pass 18 May 2006 81,272 miles

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE IS JUST PASSABLE

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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G230 NKP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G230 NKP, 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 G230 NKP registered?

G230 NKP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G230 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G230 NKP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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