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G784 NUP

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,128 mi
Last recorded5,128 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG784 NUP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 5,128 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 5,122 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 105,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 104,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 4,056 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 3,624 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 3,624 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 2,347 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 2,112 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 2,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 1,585 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2011 1,374 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2010 97,101 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 97,101 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2008 96,480 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 92,546 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 92,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,827 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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G784 NUP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G784 NUP, 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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G784 NUP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 October 1989.

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