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G696 HPW

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

6,366 mi
Last recorded6,366 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 HPW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 6,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 5,581 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 4,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 3,573 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 1,997 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 1,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 459 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,760 miles

Front Tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,082 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 96,419 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,319 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 90,515 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

very slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,450 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 89,058 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 89,054 miles

both front compliense bushes worn †

Fail 9 Oct 2006 89,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s headlight condensated †sill kit fitted †front tyres worn edges †both front compliense bushes worn †rear chassis legs corroded

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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G696 HPW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G696 HPW, 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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G696 HPW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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