MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,818 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion to o/s/f lower wing
moderate corrosion to rear brake pipes
moderate perishing to n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
rear wiper blade split
slight corrosion to centre/back box exhaust
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
heavy corrosion to o/s/f lower wing
moderate corrosion to rear brake pipes
moderate perishing to n/s/f lower suspension arm bush
rear wiper blade split
slight corrosion to centre/back box exhaust
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake fluid level low
engine oil leak
excess corrosion to o/s/f lower wing[not perscribed area]
heavy corrosion to o/s/r outer lower arch
moderate corrosion to n/s inner and outer sils
moderate play in lower steering column bush
moderate play in n/s/f lower ball joint
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
slight play in n/s rack joint
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G842 DCP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 G842 DCP, 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 G842 DCP registered?
G842 DCP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.
Is G842 DCP safe to buy?
The MOT history for G842 DCP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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