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G937 XRX

1989 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,647 mi
Last recorded39,647 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG937 XRX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,647 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Oil Leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 34,517 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 34,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,154 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,574 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 5,858 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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G937 XRX is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G937 XRX, 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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What year was G937 XRX registered?

G937 XRX is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 September 1989.

Is G937 XRX safe to buy?

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