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G46 YAR

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,708 mi
Last recorded55,708 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG46 YAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 55,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All in general (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,071 miles

General corrosion in vehicle structure,not reducing structural strength

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,041 miles

general surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2013 53,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery terminals would benefit from attention

both rear outer c/v boots in poor condition

compliance bushes in poor condition

corrosion in both outer sills

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,950 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery terminals would benefit from attention

both rear outer c/v boots in poor condition

compliance bushes in poor condition

corrosion in both outer sills

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,146 miles

front suspension compliance bushes in poor condition

offside door mirror damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front suspension compliance bushes in poor condition

offside door mirror damaged

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion in both outer sills and offside rear under sill

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

corrosion in both outer sills and offside rear under sill

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,198 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,154 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre worn low

offside rear tyre worn low

vehicle appears to have been standing for long periods of time

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,104 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 45,104 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2005

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G46 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G46 YAR, 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 G46 YAR registered?

G46 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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