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G421 EDY

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

40,178 mi
Last recorded40,178 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 EDY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 40,178 miles

Front bumper insecure

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 16 Jun 2008 40,178 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 23 May 2008 40,032 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

wind screen washer bottle leaking

Pass 25 May 2007 35,734 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 35,657 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,463 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 28,462 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake hoses starting to perish

offside rear tyre in poor condition

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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G421 EDY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G421 EDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G421 EDY registered?

G421 EDY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 December 1989.

Is G421 EDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G421 EDY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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