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G498 SBM

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,059 mi
Last recorded49,059 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 SBM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,059 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 49,062 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 48,973 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 48,882 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 48,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 48,719 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 48,719 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,561 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,326 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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G498 SBM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G498 SBM, 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 G498 SBM registered?

G498 SBM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 October 1989.

Is G498 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 SBM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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