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G888 KCW

1989 Ford Sierra

White Diesel 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,996 mi
Last recorded98,996 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 KCW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2018 98,996 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 95,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 93,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 93,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,764 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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G888 KCW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,304cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G888 KCW, 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 G888 KCW registered?

G888 KCW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 November 1989.

Is G888 KCW safe to buy?

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