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G351 WGU

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,493 mi
Last recorded2,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG351 WGU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 2,493 miles

back box outer skin corroded

brake pipes corroded rear

oil leak

suspension compounds corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 2,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion rear end and rear suspension

two of the rear brake hoses still with slight corrosion to the ferrules

Fail 7 Jun 2018 2,108 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on all brake hose ferrules

surface corrosion rear end and rear suspension

Pass 14 Jun 2017 1,630 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 1,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 1,214 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp images weak

n/s jacking point damaged

o/s headlamp misted up

slight play in steering column bottom bush

Fail 6 Jun 2014 49 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

headlamp images weak

n/s jacking point damaged

o/s headlamp misted up

slight play in steering column bottom bush

Pass 10 Jun 2013 99,296 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 99,075 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 98,827 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 98,779 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 97,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,127 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 95,569 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,569 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,446 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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G351 WGU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G351 WGU, 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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G351 WGU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 October 1989.

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