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G850 UDV

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,144 mi
Last recorded13,144 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG850 UDV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 13,144 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 13,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,984 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2007 12,978 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 12,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 9,347 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 9,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UDV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G850 UDV, 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 UDV registered?

G850 UDV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 December 1989.

Is G850 UDV safe to buy?

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