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G82 BNP

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 BNP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,094 miles

blow from front exhaust joint

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

objects hanging from mirror

stickers on front number plate

Pass 22 Jul 2010 52,474 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nail in o/s front tyre tread

rear no plate has one screw loose

slight play in n/s steering rack

trim under o/s headlamp loose

Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,406 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 45,406 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

n/s wiper blade worn

o/s rear wheel arh corroded

rear bumper temporary tape repair

tyre walls cracking and tread wearing low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,337 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 35,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both head lamps have stone chips

coolant leak rear of engine

rear bumper damaged

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,825 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 30,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,803 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 21,052 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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G82 BNP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G82 BNP, 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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G82 BNP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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