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G237 CLJ

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,514 mi
Last recorded15,514 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 CLJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 15,514 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight PAS fluid leak at rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 13,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 12,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 12,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 12,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 12,869 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 12,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 12,835 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 12,835 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 12,826 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 12,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 12,739 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust to exhaust manifold clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 12,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,322 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,998 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 11,302 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 11,302 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,937 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 10,932 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,098 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 10,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

O/S/R suspension very little movement

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,597 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 8,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f wheel stud too long

Pass 7 Feb 2009 264 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 97,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 97,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,213 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,080 miles

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 96,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G237 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G237 CLJ, 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 G237 CLJ registered?

G237 CLJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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