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G56 RMV

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,808 mi
Last recorded54,808 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG56 RMV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,808 miles

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

both rear brake hoses metal ferrules corroding

front suspension TCA bushes worn on both o/s and n/s

n/s/r outer door handle broken

o/s headlamp water gaining ingress

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner section

Fail 17 Nov 2008 54,804 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake hoses metal ferrules corroding

front suspension TCA bushes worn on both o/s and n/s

n/s/r outer door handle broken

o/s headlamp water gaining ingress

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on inner section

Pass 16 Nov 2007 54,586 miles

both front suspension,o/s and n/s TCA bushes badly worn,splitting

n/s/r door only opens from inside,outer handle broken

Fail 3 Nov 2007 54,500 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front suspension,o/s and n/s TCA bushes badly worn,splitting

n/s/r door only opens from inside,outer handle broken

n/s/r tyre tread worn very low

o/s/f tyre tread worn very low on the inner section

Fail 11 Nov 2006 53,319 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTIONS AND THE N/S/R TREAD IS WORN VERY LOW

FRONT SUSPENSION,BOTH O/S AND N/S TCA BUSHES WORN AND SPLIT.ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE,HANDLE BROKEN

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNT AND SEAT BELT MOUNT

Pass 11 Nov 2006 53,319 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTIONS AND THE N/S/R TREAD IS WORN VERY LOW

FRONT SUSPENSION,BOTH O/S AND N/S TCA BUSHES WORN AND SPLIT.ADVISE REPLACEMENT

N/S/R DOOR UNABLE TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE,HANDLE BROKEN

O/S OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODING WITHIN 30CM OF LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNT AND SEAT BELT MOUNT

Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,232 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ,TCA BUSHES WORN

BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R DOOR HANDLE BROKEN,UNABLE TO OPEN FROM EXTERIOR

Fail 5 Nov 2005 52,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front track rod control arm bushes are perishing.

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

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

The rear seat belts are becoming slow to reel back.

There is slight free play in the lower steering column bush.

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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G56 RMV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G56 RMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G56 RMV registered?

G56 RMV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 November 1989.

Is G56 RMV safe to buy?

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