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G784 ADP

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

90,953 mi
Last recorded90,953 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 ADP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,953 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear box corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2025 90,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 90,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 90,868 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe in v joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,629 miles

Rear brakes imbalance

some free movement when pulling up handbrake lever

Pass 15 Feb 2021 898,627 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 898,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,496 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front both front central bushes in lower suspension arms which antiroll bar bolts to have movement/perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,501 miles

Front bushes where front anti roll bar goes through bottom suspension arms look to be perishing/some movement ,both sides

Pass 7 Feb 2018 86,399 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,000 miles

Front Inner brake pads look to be getting low

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop broken

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 83,236 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,791 miles

Some movement in offside front top strut top when jacked up

Pass 21 Feb 2014 82,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid was on minimum mark(refilled)

some movement in offside front strut top

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 81,825 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,732 miles

BOOT FULL

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in osf rack joint

Pass 17 Feb 2010 81,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 81,516 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 81,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,961 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 79,701 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 79,628 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 79,628 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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G784 ADP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G784 ADP, 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 G784 ADP registered?

G784 ADP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1989.

Is G784 ADP safe to buy?

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