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G31 MGJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,271 mi
Last recorded47,271 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG31 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 47,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,935 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 46,526 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,526 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,001 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,001 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,257 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 45,257 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 44,630 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,630 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 43,816 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 43,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,182 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,527 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 42,527 miles

Centre Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,211 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 39,089 miles

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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G31 MGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 G31 MGJ, 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 G31 MGJ registered?

G31 MGJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 August 1989.

Is G31 MGJ safe to buy?

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