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G50 YRL

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,777 mi
Last recorded104,777 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG50 YRL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2025 104,777 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 3,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

after market suspension and exhaust fitted

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 6 May 2021 102,229 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 2,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 2,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 2,039 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 1,155 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 565 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 99,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 98,684 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 95,585 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 93,621 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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G50 YRL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G50 YRL, 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 G50 YRL registered?

G50 YRL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G50 YRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G50 YRL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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