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G851 WJB

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,662 mi
Last recorded73,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 WJB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 73,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,150 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2023 72,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2021 71,747 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,980 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,755 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 69,029 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

passenger seat belts not fitted /passenger seats n ot fitted / 4 /

Fail 11 Apr 2007 69,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

seats missing/4

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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G851 WJB is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G851 WJB, 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 G851 WJB registered?

G851 WJB is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 August 1989.

Is G851 WJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G851 WJB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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