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G626 WAY

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,892 mi
Last recorded52,892 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 WAY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion started to o/s/r chassis+seat mount

corrosion to n/s/f door

corrosion to o/s/r door

engine smokes on 1st start

heavy corrosion to rear fuel pipes

play in lower steering column bushes

play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 11 Dec 2007 52,871 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion started to o/s/r chassis+seat mount

corrosion to n/s/f door

corrosion to o/s/r door

heavy corrosion to rear fuel pipes

play in lower steering column bushes

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,663 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Slight play in offside rear steering rack/arm

Fail 13 Dec 2006 50,653 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear chassis rail holed

Slight play in offside steering arm/rack

Pass 7 Dec 2005 46,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both front shock absorbers corroded

offside rear door bottom heavilt corroded

play to lower steering column bush

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2005 46,138 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shock absorbers corroded

movement to lower steering column bush

offside rear door bottom heavily corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

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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G626 WAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc 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 G626 WAY, 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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G626 WAY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 September 1989.

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