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G430 YLD

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,523 mi
Last recorded60,523 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 YLD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,523 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,705 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 59,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 58,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 56,947 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,917 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 56,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 56,615 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,399 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 56,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,197 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 55,743 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 55,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,639 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,818 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,533 miles

fuel pipe corroded engine oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,182 miles

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2007 52,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 52,370 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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G430 YLD is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 G430 YLD, 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 G430 YLD registered?

G430 YLD is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 October 1989.

Is G430 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G430 YLD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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