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G500 WTW

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,117 mi
Last recorded31,117 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 WTW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,117 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,856 miles

headlight aims weak

Fail 17 Jul 2017 30,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlight aims weak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

wiper rubbers split

Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,608 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

wiper rubbers split

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 29,527 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 29,527 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight corrosion to n/s/r sill

Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,332 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 27,622 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 27,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,796 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 26,796 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES SPLIT

O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIT

PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK END

Pass 21 Jul 2009 25,965 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,919 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 23,819 miles

headlamps condensated

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 21,103 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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G500 WTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 G500 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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G500 WTW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 August 1989.

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