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G269 ARU

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,097 mi
Last recorded99,097 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG269 ARU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 99,097 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 90,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 83,051 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r outer wheel arch in a rusty condition but no sharp edges at time of test

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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G269 ARU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G269 ARU, 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 G269 ARU registered?

G269 ARU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G269 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G269 ARU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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