MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G878 ESF is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 ESF, 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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How do I check the history of G878 ESF?
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What year was G878 ESF registered?
G878 ESF is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 November 1989.
Is G878 ESF safe to buy?
The MOT history for G878 ESF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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