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G959 LEG

1989 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,259 mi
Last recorded46,259 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 LEG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear registration plate damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2009 46,250 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear registration plate damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,874 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,833 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Brake pipes starting to corrode in places

Cenbter box has been repaired

Oil leak

Rear Reg plate cracked

Vehgicle corroded in places under vehilce

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,932 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 37,899 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rears of outer sill panels corroded

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,150 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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G959 LEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G959 LEG, 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 G959 LEG registered?

G959 LEG is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 August 1989.

Is G959 LEG safe to buy?

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