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G484 XLH

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG484 XLH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 51,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,377 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,377 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,196 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,397 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 39,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,279 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 38,279 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 136,232 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 132,125 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,825 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,555 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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G484 XLH is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G484 XLH, 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 G484 XLH registered?

G484 XLH is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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