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G777 XJN

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,641 mi
Last recorded35,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG777 XJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 35,641 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 35,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 33,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 33,740 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential input shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 38,167 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 38,163 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,556 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2010 36,541 miles

both head lamps have weak pattern

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake discs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,072 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 35,072 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,027 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 34,334 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,394 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded,front & rear brake discs braking surface slightly reduced by corrosion,centre exhaust mount cracking,engine oil leak.

Fail 23 Jan 2007 31,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

oil leak from engine,middle exhaust mounting cracking,front & rear brake discs braking surface reduced by corrosion,fuel pipes corroded.offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 31,376 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion on underbody and underbody components

rear wheels tight to spin

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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G777 XJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G777 XJN, 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 G777 XJN registered?

G777 XJN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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