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G67 VDL

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,029 mi
Last recorded74,029 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG67 VDL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 74,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 72,249 miles

front no plate cracked

lower steering column/bulkhead bush worn

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

slight movement top of steering column

underside corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,237 miles

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

front no plate cracked

lower steering column/bulkhead bush slightly worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

slight movement top of steering column

underside corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2009 69,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside door mirror insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,975 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake flexi hoses perishing

nail in n/s/f tyre

play in steering rack

rear chassis corrodeing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 18 Sep 2007 61,975 miles

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

front brake discs worn

front brake flexi hoses perishing

nail in n/s/f tyre

play in steering rack

rear chassis corrodeing

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,863 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 61,863 miles

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

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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G67 VDL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc 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 G67 VDL, 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 G67 VDL registered?

G67 VDL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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