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G840 RKO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

95,552 mi
Last recorded95,552 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 RKO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 95,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner wing corroded but not holed

offside and nearside sills corroded but not holed

Fail 3 Jun 2009 95,552 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner wing corroded but not holed

offside and nearside sills corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,522 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 95,480 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 95,445 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 95,194 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 95,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s steering rack gaiter perished †corrosion to front/rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2006 95,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

clucth cable touching steering column †corrosion to front /rear brake /fuel pipes †corrosion to rear chassis legs †patch repair to n/s/f chassis leg undersealed

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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G840 RKO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 G840 RKO, 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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G840 RKO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 December 1989.

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