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G280 UBM

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

47,227 mi
Last recorded47,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG280 UBM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 47,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,762 miles

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,259 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 45,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,263 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 44,926 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 44,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 44,316 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,732 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 42,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 42,114 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,315 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,748 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,288 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 39,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,447 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Some corrosion to rear chassis on the o/s

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,434 miles

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

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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G280 UBM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 G280 UBM, 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 G280 UBM registered?

G280 UBM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 September 1989.

Is G280 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G280 UBM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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