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G823 VMG

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 VMG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,767 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes greased

Fail 1 Jul 2020 80,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes greased

Pass 21 Feb 2017 74,442 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 73,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 70,075 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 70,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,260 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,065 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,778 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 64,778 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 64,087 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 61,399 miles

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

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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G823 VMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G823 VMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G823 VMG registered?

G823 VMG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G823 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G823 VMG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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