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G838 URO

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,665 mi
Last recorded12,665 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 URO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2018 12,665 miles

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure centre floor (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills weak

outer sill 's floors been repaired and slightly rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2017 11,539 miles

Front floors corroded

Front seat, floors corroded thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

major weld repairs already been done

outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 9,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

major weld repairs already have been done

rear wheel arches and outer sills corroding

Pass 22 Sep 2015 8,131 miles

front number plate cracked

major weld repairs have been carried out

Fail 22 Sep 2015 108,131 miles

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

front number plate cracked

major weld repairs have been carried out

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,981 miles

all rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

front to rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

gear box mount worn

jacking damage to n/s outer sill

weld repair made to both front floors by seat mounting point

weld repair made to o/s outer sill

Fail 2 Sep 2014 5,866 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear metal brake pipes heavily greased

front to rear metal brake pipe heavily greased

gear box mount worn

jacking damage to n/s outer sill

weld repair made to both front floors by seat mounting point

weld repair made to o/s outer sill

Pass 9 Sep 2013 3,768 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 3,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 1,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,112 miles

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

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)

front number plate cracked

outer sills and rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 10 Sep 2010 95,615 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body rust

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,653 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 92,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 89,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,687 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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G838 URO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G838 URO, 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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What year was G838 URO registered?

G838 URO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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