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G740 YLA

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,010 mi
Last recorded77,010 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG740 YLA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 75,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,281 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 70,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 69,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 69,106 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 67,857 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,977 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,985 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2007 54,178 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 49,297 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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G740 YLA is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G740 YLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G740 YLA?

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What year was G740 YLA registered?

G740 YLA is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 October 1989.

Is G740 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G740 YLA shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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