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G559 PHR

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG559 PHR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 92,472 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 91,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,421 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,132 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 89,132 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,622 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 85,482 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 82,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,405 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 72,439 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 72,421 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,907 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 70,907 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2010 69,723 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 69,723 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 68,226 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 68,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 63,271 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,271 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,826 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 57,826 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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G559 PHR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G559 PHR, 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 G559 PHR registered?

G559 PHR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 November 1989.

Is G559 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G559 PHR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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