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G64 YJM

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

19,201 mi
Last recorded19,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG64 YJM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 19,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

inner sills rusty

o/s/f floor rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 17,354 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (Inner edge's (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded All Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,494 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 14,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 13,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,324 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 12,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,054 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,886 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 7,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,392 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 4,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 3,423 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs corroded on inside

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,423 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake discs corroded on inside

Pass 26 Mar 2007 1,991 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 1,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 1,027 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

some wear in propshaft ruber 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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G64 YJM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G64 YJM, 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 G64 YJM registered?

G64 YJM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 December 1989.

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