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G235 WAN

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,487 mi
Last recorded91,487 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 WAN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,487 miles

T.C.A bushes perishing

both rear drive shaft boots perishing

extensive general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2009 91,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

T.C.A bushes perishing

both rear drive shaft boots perishing

extensive general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2008 90,686 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear c.v boots perishing

extensive general underside corrosion

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2007 88,162 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both outer rear cv boots perishing

offside front tyre starting to perish

slight leak at rear diff

sump porous and corroding,general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2006 85,685 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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G235 WAN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G235 WAN, 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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G235 WAN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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