MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,183 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
windscreen scratched in swept area
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G579 XBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G579 XBJ, 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 G579 XBJ registered?
G579 XBJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G579 XBJ safe to buy?
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