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G299 XDG

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,262 mi
Last recorded18,262 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 XDG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 18,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 17,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 17,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner rear axle mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 17,775 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 16,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 14,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 13,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear trailing arm brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor on the rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 12,803 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 12,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 11,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 10,826 miles

emissions high and fluctuating

corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 9,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing to edges

emissions fluctuating

Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 9,537 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 9,031 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2008 8,651 miles

both front brake hose brackets fitted incorrectly

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 13 May 2008 8,647 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front brake hose brackets fitted incorrectly

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 8,146 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 8,146 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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G299 XDG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G299 XDG, 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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G299 XDG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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