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G758 UAL

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

6,864 mi
Last recorded6,864 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG758 UAL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 6,864 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 6,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front floors rusty

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 4,915 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 4,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front road springs rusty

both rear road springs rusty

both rear side lights slightly effected by indicators

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

fuel pipes rusty

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brake pipe rusty

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

radiator corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 94,571 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 94,571 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 83,511 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 83,511 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G758 UAL is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G758 UAL, 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 G758 UAL registered?

G758 UAL is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 August 1989.

Is G758 UAL safe to buy?

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