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G39 XEH

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,159 mi
Last recorded87,159 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG39 XEH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,159 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 86,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,203 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 84,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,204 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 80,863 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 78,421 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 77,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 75,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 73,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 71,153 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,589 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,588 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,588 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emitting some smoke only o/k will require attention

Fail 17 Jun 2008 58,587 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust emitting some smoke only o/k will require attention

Pass 18 Jun 2007 55,810 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 53,160 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 53,160 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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G39 XEH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G39 XEH, 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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G39 XEH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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