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G850 OWV

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,726 mi
Last recorded92,726 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 OWV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,726 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 92,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 92,706 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 92,692 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 92,635 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 92,618 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 92,407 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,400 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all flexi pipe ferrules corroded

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 28 May 2015 92,397 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,369 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2014 92,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2013 92,302 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 91,879 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011
Fail 3 Mar 2011 90,974 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 87,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 87,251 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 86,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,303 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 85,114 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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G850 OWV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G850 OWV, 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 G850 OWV registered?

G850 OWV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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