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G381 KWJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 72,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,547 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,535 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 72,506 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,459 miles

All discs corroded

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 72,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 72,376 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2012 72,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 72,297 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 72,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 71,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2008 71,723 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,823 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 69,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

evidence of brake fluid at all four wheels.front discs corroded .slight play n/s front wheel bearing . evidence of prior water leak from water pump

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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G381 KWJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G381 KWJ, 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 G381 KWJ registered?

G381 KWJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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