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G417 TUC

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

3,449 mi
Last recorded3,449 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG417 TUC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 3,449 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 2,798 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 2,795 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 1,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various corrosion build up underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 49 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside + nearside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 13,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 13,578 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 13,576 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 12,075 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 5,203 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 92,239 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 86,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,598 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,815 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 79,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing on edge..

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 69,018 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 69,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre wall slight worn

gear stick slight loose

n/s headlamp slight insecure

oil lamp flashing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,340 miles

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

Oil leak

carrosion building up under nith

Fail 26 Apr 2010 57,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

carrosion building up under nith

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,417 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

carrosion building up under nith

Fail 30 Apr 2009 39,581 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Propshaft component defective

prop shaft donalt rubber dettiroted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,581 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Propshaft component defective

prop shaft donalt rubber dettiroted

Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 39,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 33,751 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 29,615 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 29,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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G417 TUC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 G417 TUC, 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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G417 TUC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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