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G231 DFY

1990 Ford Sierra

Grey Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,422 mi
Last recorded10,422 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 DFY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 10,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear chassis holed but not in a prescribed area

Pass 10 Mar 2010 7,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,797 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 2,765 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 99,115 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and becoming weak at rear

Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,115 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded and becoming weak at rear

Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,704 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills are corroded within 30cms of rear axle mountings but are solid under finger and thumb pressure

Pass 7 Mar 2006 89,405 miles

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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G231 DFY is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G231 DFY, 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 G231 DFY registered?

G231 DFY is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1990.

Is G231 DFY safe to buy?

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