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G548 XEV

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

43,846 mi
Last recorded43,846 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG548 XEV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,846 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in lower steering clumn bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,798 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery clamp missing still secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play lower s/column bush

Fail 11 Jun 2014 40,798 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

battery clamp missing still secure

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play lower s/column bush

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight blow at manifolds

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Fail 1 Nov 2012 38,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight blow at manifolds

slight play in steering column

surface corrosion to parts of floor and chassis

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,779 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,778 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Oil leak

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,564 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

play to top steering column

slight interaction to o/s/r tail light when indicator applied

Fail 11 Aug 2010 27,555 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

play to top steering column

slight interaction to o/s/r tail light when indicator applied

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,031 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside inner driveshaft rubber boot deteriorating

offside rear outer sill corroded

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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G548 XEV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G548 XEV, 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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G548 XEV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 October 1989.

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