MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under-body corroded in prescribed areas
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front tyre perrishing/cracking
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
near side and off side outer sills cover in under sealant
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front tyre perrishing/cracking
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
near side and off side outer sills cover in under sealant
Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has been filled (5.2.6)
Rear Fuel hose insecure by fuel tank all fuel clips rusty (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill has been filled/ (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn has slight play nearest lower u/j joint (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt off side (2.4.G.4e)
all four road tyres are cracking/perrishing side walls
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front Tyre perished
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
nearside front Tyre perished
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
exhaust rusty
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front 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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
exhaust rusty
fuel Tank rusty
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all Suspension components slightly corroded
chips in screen
offside front Tyre deteriorted
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all Suspension components slightly corroded
chips in screen
offside front Tyre deteriorted
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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G489 VMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 G489 VMG, 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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G489 VMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 August 1989.
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