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G525 TNF

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,373 mi
Last recorded46,373 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG525 TNF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 46,373 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,308 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front tyre smooth inner shoulder

Nearside rear drive shaft CV Boot split.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,359 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,168 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 23,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 8,055 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 19 Jan 2008 7,602 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

wiper blades deteriated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 6,228 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

f/suspension compliance bushes deteriated

front & rear brake discs deteriated & coated in surface rust

moisture on inside of both headlamps

o/s/f dorr corroded

r/suspension units & mounting areas corroded

slight drag on both r/wheels on rbt

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 19 Jan 2007 6,228 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

f/suspension compliance bushes deteriated

front & rear brake discs deteriated & coated in surface rust

moisture on inside of both headlamps

o/s/f dorr corroded

r/suspension units & mounting areas corroded

slight drag on both r/wheels on rbt

wiper blades deteriated

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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G525 TNF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G525 TNF, 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 G525 TNF registered?

G525 TNF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G525 TNF safe to buy?

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