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G659 NGB

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,053 mi
Last recorded26,053 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 NGB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,053 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 22,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 18,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 12,026 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 19,603 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 19,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 96,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,928 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 81,753 miles

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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G659 NGB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G659 NGB, 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 G659 NGB registered?

G659 NGB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G659 NGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G659 NGB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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