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G481 XLB

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,676 mi
Last recorded16,676 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG481 XLB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 16,676 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 16,661 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 16,647 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,632 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 16,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,592 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 16,578 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 16,559 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,511 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 16,486 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 16,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,424 miles

N/S/R Brake binding

Fail 18 Feb 2011 16,424 miles

N/S/R Brake binding

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,377 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,340 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 16,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 16,284 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,284 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,148 miles

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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G481 XLB 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 77.3%.

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 G481 XLB, 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 G481 XLB registered?

G481 XLB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 December 1989.

Is G481 XLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G481 XLB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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