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G233 NEW

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 3700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

94,163 mi
Last recorded94,163 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG233 NEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,700cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,163 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 90,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,692 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 69,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,195 miles

Both rear chassis rails corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 149,803 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 1 Jun 2007 16,648 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2006 39,004 miles

corrossion apparent inner face of front brake discs

slight play apparent o/s of steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2005 27,135 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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G233 NEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 3,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 G233 NEW, 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.

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What year was G233 NEW registered?

G233 NEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 November 1989.

Is G233 NEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G233 NEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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