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G472 VGV

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,051 mi
Last recorded3,051 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG472 VGV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,051 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both REAR drive-shaft outer gaiters split

o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar to track control arm bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2010 1,834 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 1,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both headlamp beams weak. on limit

both nearside and offside track control arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,320 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,320 miles

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

Both front suspension complience bar bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer shoulder of tread/sidewall close to limit

Nearside washer jet weak

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

Oil leak from rear of engine area

Pass 3 Sep 2008 98,020 miles

All tyres perished.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 97,983 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 96,598 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 96,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 94,778 miles

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

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

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

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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G472 VGV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G472 VGV, 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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G472 VGV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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