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G463 RGX

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,516 mi
Last recorded80,516 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG463 RGX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 80,516 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,397 miles

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

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight corrosion to offside outer sill panel

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,431 miles

Corrosion to floor pan around nearside front seat outer rear mounting

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,496 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroding

rear brake imbalance

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Jan 2008 74,435 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroding

rear brake imbalance

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,429 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight damage to front number plate

Surface corrosion to rear axle brake pipes

Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,550 miles

Both front compliance bushes worn

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,514 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches

surface corrosion to rear of floor pan

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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G463 RGX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G463 RGX, 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 G463 RGX registered?

G463 RGX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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