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G896 UNU

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,088 mi
Last recorded70,088 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 UNU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2026 70,088 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 70,055 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 70,040 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 69,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,875 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,295 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 68,944 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,403 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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G896 UNU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G896 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G896 UNU?

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What year was G896 UNU registered?

G896 UNU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G896 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G896 UNU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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