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G796 NNG

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,108 mi
Last recorded43,108 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG796 NNG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 43,108 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 40,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 40,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 37,116 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 37,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel mount/bush (2.1.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking inner rack seal??? (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 36,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 36,781 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,335 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,731 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 35,394 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,669 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 33,962 miles

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

all tyres perished

slight bind on rear brakes

slight play in lower steering col bush

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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G796 NNG 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 68.8%.

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 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 G796 NNG, 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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G796 NNG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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