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G359 TDB

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,393 mi
Last recorded39,393 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG359 TDB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 39,393 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 34,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 31,247 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,071 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 30,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 29,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 29,191 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,643 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 28,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 28,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brakes slightly binding

front track control arm bushes perished offside and nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,176 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

front track control arm bushes perished offside and nearside

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 26,587 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 26,587 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

offside rear tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2005 26,233 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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G359 TDB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 G359 TDB, 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 G359 TDB registered?

G359 TDB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G359 TDB safe to buy?

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