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G399 WPO

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 WPO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 39,665 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,665 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,901 miles

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

fuel pipes on n/s corroded.

hazzard light switch faulty.

o/s/r door unable to open from outside.

Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,901 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

fuel pipes on n/s corroded.

hazzard light switch faulty.

o/s/r door unable to open from outside.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,262 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r door will not open from outside †n/s/f floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 19 Jan 2007 37,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,820 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 34,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlamp chiped

offside rear door unable to open with exteria handle

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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G399 WPO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G399 WPO, 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 G399 WPO registered?

G399 WPO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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