MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
oil leak
oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner /outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear chassis corroded not in prescribed area
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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G499 WTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 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 G499 WTW, 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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G499 WTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 August 1989.
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