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G888 NAU

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,850 mi
Last recorded33,850 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG888 NAU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 33,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear T connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 33,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Excessive play in both UJ joints on front propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at rear T connector (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 33,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from 1st flexi to flex at calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to 1st flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp crossover with all rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill corroded and holed next to seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from t piece to 1st flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp crossover with all rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe very poor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

brake fluid very dirty

fuel filter and banjo bolts very corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,149 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 33,092 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 25,974 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 14,851 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 7,975 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 7,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 7,181 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 3,219 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 3,219 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 NAU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G888 NAU, 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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G888 NAU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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