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G830 OEW

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,850 mi
Last recorded24,850 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG830 OEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 24,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,559 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 24,461 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 24,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 24,067 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from joint at rack, (2.1.5 (a))

loose interior wiring due to interior stripped out, but not likely to cause a short.

only a drivers seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2014 23,383 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,296 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 7,172 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 7,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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G830 OEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G830 OEW, 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 G830 OEW registered?

G830 OEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 December 1989.

Is G830 OEW safe to buy?

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