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G869 ECF

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,185 mi
Last recorded36,185 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG869 ECF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 36,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,149 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,133 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 86,287 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,065 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 81,057 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,394 miles

N/S/R handbrake effort low but passes brake test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front no plate cracked but not effecting lettering

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,785 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,754 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 73,856 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,446 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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G869 ECF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G869 ECF, 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 G869 ECF registered?

G869 ECF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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