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G678 LGN

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

17,659 mi
Last recorded17,659 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG678 LGN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 140,565 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 14,544 miles

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

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 10,620 miles

Oil leak

fuel line pipes correded

Fail 25 Feb 2009 10,546 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

fuel line pipes correded

Pass 25 Jan 2008 9,129 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 9,129 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper insecure

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2007 8,939 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside steering track rod inner joint has play

Fail 25 Jan 2007 8,939 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front bumper damaged and not fully secured

Fuel pipes corroded excess

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside mirror missing

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside steering track rod inner joint has play

Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,809 miles

Both rear light units have slight interference.

Chip in n/s headlight lens.

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

Handbrake travel high.

Movement in lower steering column bush.

N/S wing mirror missing.

O/S beam pattern weak.

O/S/F outer c.v boot pinholed.

Play in o/s of steering rack.

Surface corrosion to o/s outer sill.

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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G678 LGN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G678 LGN, 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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G678 LGN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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