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G495 PFG

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

5,375 mi
Last recorded5,375 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG495 PFG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2009 5,375 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion to rear chassis legs not within procribed area

crack in o/s door mirror glass

fuel pipes corroded

n/s door mirror loose

o/s/f indicater lamp slight damage

Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 94,667 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 92,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 92,006 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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G495 PFG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G495 PFG, 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 G495 PFG registered?

G495 PFG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1989.

Is G495 PFG safe to buy?

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