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G398 DEL

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,817 mi
Last recorded4,817 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG398 DEL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 4,817 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 1,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 98,709 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 98,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 96,704 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 96,704 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,363 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 93,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 85,454 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 75,441 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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G398 DEL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G398 DEL, 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 G398 DEL registered?

G398 DEL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 November 1989.

Is G398 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G398 DEL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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