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G430 PFK

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,091 mi
Last recorded3,091 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 PFK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 3,091 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 2,997 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 708 miles

o/s front tyre tread low on edges/just legal.

Pass 10 Oct 2005 98,289 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 98,262 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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G430 PFK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G430 PFK, 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 G430 PFK registered?

G430 PFK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 December 1989.

Is G430 PFK safe to buy?

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