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G911 LEW

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,697 mi
Last recorded73,697 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG911 LEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,697 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 72,792 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G911 LEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G911 LEW, 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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G911 LEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 November 1989.

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