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G397 WBH

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,020 mi
Last recorded38,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 WBH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight play o/s of steering rack end

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,020 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

slight play o/s of steering rack end

Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,772 miles

n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion allso n/s front floor.

slight wear to o/s of steering rack.

Fail 19 Sep 2006 34,772 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front registration plate cracked

n/s front floor showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear chassis showing signs of corrosion

slight wear to o/s steering rack

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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G397 WBH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G397 WBH, 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 G397 WBH registered?

G397 WBH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 December 1989.

Is G397 WBH safe to buy?

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