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G90 WLW

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,540 mi
Last recorded85,540 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG90 WLW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 85,540 miles

both front lower arm bushes perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,050 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules slightly coroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,503 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking where the anti roll bar attaches to TCA, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 84,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 84,003 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 83,528 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 82,514 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,956 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,929 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 76,620 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 75,816 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,814 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,243 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 73,509 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 72,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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G90 WLW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G90 WLW, 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 WLW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 August 1989.

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