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G520 HKY

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG520 HKY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 98,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 95,801 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 95,801 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,060 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,653 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 88,647 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 88,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Steering columb lower bush worn

Pass 30 Jun 2006 88,640 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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G520 HKY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 G520 HKY, 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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G520 HKY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G520 HKY safe to buy?

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