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G393 RGX

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,180 mi
Last recorded7,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG393 RGX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 7,180 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 5,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Heavy underseal underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Scuttle panel corroded & holed at battery

Fail 25 Apr 2023 5,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

heavy underseal to underside of vehicle

scuttle panel corroded and holed at battery location but out with prescribed area

Pass 29 Mar 2022 1,954 miles

Vehicle underbody covered in heavy underseal restricting full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2022 1,954 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle underbody covered in heavy underseal restricting full inspection

Pass 1 Jul 2005 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear 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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G393 RGX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G393 RGX, 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 G393 RGX registered?

G393 RGX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 October 1989.

Is G393 RGX safe to buy?

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