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G866 BWM

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG866 BWM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,855 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,563 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from cylinder head gasket and radiator

Fail 11 Feb 2015 66,563 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leak from cylinder head gasket and radiator

Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,836 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,252 miles

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

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

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,950 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer wall

Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,948 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a small cut on the outer wall

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,220 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,206 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 57,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 57,513 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 56,913 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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G866 BWM is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G866 BWM, 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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G866 BWM is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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