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G951 VMP

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,179 mi
Last recorded81,179 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG951 VMP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,179 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 79,840 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 79,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 77,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,309 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 74,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 71,444 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2007 71,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 69,099 miles

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2006 69,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)

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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G951 VMP is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G951 VMP, 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 G951 VMP registered?

G951 VMP is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 August 1989.

Is G951 VMP safe to buy?

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