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G313 PCD

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,655 mi
Last recorded90,655 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG313 PCD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 90,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hazard switch cover missing

n/s door mirror loose and glass cracked

n/s/f indicator lamp loose

rear brake ferules coroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 90,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hazard switch cover missing

n/s door mirror loose and glass cracked

n/s/f indicator lamp loose

rear brake ferules coroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 88,858 miles

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

Oil leak

hazard switch incomplete

n/s/r wing edge coroded

rear fuel pipe coroded

Fail 16 Mar 2009 88,858 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

hazard switch incomplete

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/r wing edge coroded

rear fuel pipe coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front bumper cracked

hazard switch incomplete

n/s mirror insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2008 83,697 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front bumper cracked

hazard switch incomplete

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,149 miles

slight interference o/s/r tail lamp when indicator is used

Pass 14 Mar 2006 80,516 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 80,516 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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G313 PCD is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G313 PCD, 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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G313 PCD is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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