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G484 WBJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

443 mi
Last recorded443 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 WBJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 443 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 443 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor BOTH sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,118 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides inner and outer sill corners (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,655 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills/ floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 94,936 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 94,935 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle ran out of fuel on test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 94,933 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake bingd and rear pad condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended was stiff to pull out and wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole by seat mounting where floor meets sill (marked yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective no beam pattern whatsoever (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush that attaches to roll / tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill hole between floor and sill towards rear end (marked yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also look like they are starting to break up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing on inside edge as well (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,922 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 94,774 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,444 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,514 miles

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

Oil leak ()

all welding coverd

Pass 3 Sep 2014 91,248 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,235 miles

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 88,342 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 88,319 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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G484 WBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black 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 G484 WBJ, 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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G484 WBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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