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G843 DCP

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,521 mi
Last recorded38,521 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG843 DCP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 38,521 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38,521 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 36,047 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 36,047 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 35,796 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 35,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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G843 DCP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G843 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 G843 DCP registered?

G843 DCP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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