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G865 ONC

1989 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,498 mi
Last recorded58,498 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG865 ONC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 58,498 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,377 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 54,718 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 54,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,312 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,108 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 52,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 51,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,208 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,741 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 48,113 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 47,047 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,501 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,549 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G865 ONC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G865 ONC, 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 G865 ONC registered?

G865 ONC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G865 ONC safe to buy?

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