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G90 WAR

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

54,354 mi
Last recorded54,354 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 WAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,354 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

master cylinder damp

osr outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,345 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

master cylinder damp

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,023 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 50,023 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 49,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 49,647 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 49,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front wiper worn

ns outer sill damaged

os outer sill corrision

Fail 17 Dec 2009 49,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front wiper worn

ns outer sill damaged

os outer sill corrision

Fail 13 Nov 2009 49,326 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear inner sill panels corroded

n/s outer sll panel damaged /o/s front door damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2008 46,853 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 45,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 45,566 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 43,476 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 43,476 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 41,134 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 41,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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G90 WAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 G90 WAR, 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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G90 WAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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