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G321 ARU

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,405 mi
Last recorded64,405 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG321 ARU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 64,405 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,499 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,229 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,886 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 57,802 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,802 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 57,578 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,484 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,394 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,150 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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G321 ARU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G321 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G321 ARU registered?

G321 ARU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G321 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G321 ARU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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