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G57 YAR

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,080 mi
Last recorded4,080 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 YAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 4,080 miles

engine has a major oil leak

os inner rack joint slight play

steering columb bush slight play

Fail 13 May 2009 4,075 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

os inner rack joint slight play

steering columb bush worn

Pass 19 Sep 2007 97,127 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYREWALL CUT

NEARSIDE HEADLIGHT CHIPPED

OFFSIDE FRONT CV JOINT SLIGHTY WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW

OIL LEAK

OUTER SILLS CORRODED

PLAY IN STEERING COLOUMN

REAR BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

REAR PADS LOW

Fail 31 Jul 2007 96,493 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

nearside front head light chipped

nearside front tyre side wall cut

offside front engine monut broken

outer sills corroded

play in lower steering column

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2006 89,140 miles

O/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f outter c.v. boot starting to perish.

Fail 31 May 2006 88,934 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear tyres near to limits o

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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G57 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G57 YAR, 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 G57 YAR registered?

G57 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 November 1989.

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