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G516 GHN

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,371 mi
Last recorded83,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 GHN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 83,371 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play top column bush

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,925 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,545 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front stabilizer bushes becoming worn

Pass 14 Jul 2016 81,858 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front stabilizer bushes becoming worn

both front tyre inner edges slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 81,603 miles

both front stabilizer bushes slightly worn

both sills becoming corroded

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front stabilizer bushes slightly worn

both sills becoming corroded

fuel tank corroded

slight damage to n/s wing mirror

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,580 miles

fuel pipes starting to corrode & require securing at rear

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,579 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes starting to corrode & require securing at rear

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2008 81,366 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 81,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s + n/s front discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2006 80,705 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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G516 GHN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G516 GHN, 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 G516 GHN registered?

G516 GHN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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