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G690 APJ

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,346 mi
Last recorded38,346 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG690 APJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,346 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,346 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise bad oil leak

advise engine coolant leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,129 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 34,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G690 APJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 G690 APJ, 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 G690 APJ registered?

G690 APJ is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 December 1989.

Is G690 APJ safe to buy?

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