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G342 VMD

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,401 mi
Last recorded24,401 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 VMD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 24,401 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 17,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 11,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 10,094 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 9,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2011 3,174 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 3,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,078 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2010 103,073 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2008 1,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 1 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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G342 VMD is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G342 VMD, 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 G342 VMD registered?

G342 VMD is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G342 VMD safe to buy?

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