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G586 VGM

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG586 VGM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2008 91,634 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corrosion is evedent through out the under side of the vehicle

Pass 22 Jan 2007 89,689 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 89,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 87,240 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 87,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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G586 VGM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G586 VGM, 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 G586 VGM registered?

G586 VGM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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