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G873 YOO

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,791 mi
Last recorded46,791 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 YOO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 46,791 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 46,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 46,059 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 45,503 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 45,384 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,984 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 443,549 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 43,549 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 43,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 43,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,641 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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G873 YOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G873 YOO, 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 G873 YOO registered?

G873 YOO is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 November 1989.

Is G873 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G873 YOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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