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G878 AHK

1989 Ford Sierra

Yellow Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,496 mi
Last recorded55,496 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG878 AHK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,496 miles

n/s/r lower shock absorber bushes wearing we advise replacement a.s.a.p.

o/s centre outer sill beggining to corrode we advise repair as soon as possible.

slight scoring to windsreen.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,397 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 51,377 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

all round suspenssion is slightly weak.n/s n o/s rear lower shock absorber bushes are wearing,

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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G878 AHK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Yellow with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G878 AHK, 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 G878 AHK registered?

G878 AHK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is G878 AHK safe to buy?

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