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G49 GPY

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 GPY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,926 miles

all under body under sealed

Fail 14 Jun 2023 77,926 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

all under body under sealed

Pass 18 Mar 2021 77,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 77,153 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,358 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 76,357 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 75,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,121 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 75,118 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play lower steering column bush (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 74,116 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 72,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 70,675 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2009 68,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 65,369 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 63,177 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 60,639 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,367 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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G49 GPY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 G49 GPY, 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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G49 GPY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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