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G970 YLN

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,353 mi
Last recorded68,353 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 YLN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,353 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,821 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 57,600 miles

exhaust not standard but not noisy , slightly blowing .

front bumper loose .

Pass 7 Feb 2007 52,776 miles

ABS LIGHT FLICKERD DURING TEST BUT EXTINGUISHED AFTER TEST .

Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK .

EXHAUST SYSTEM BLOWING AND NOT STANDARD .

FUEL PIPES CORRODED .

OUTER SILLS COVERD BY TRIM CAN NOT FULLY TEST .

Pass 19 Jul 2005 47,618 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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G970 YLN is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G970 YLN, 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 G970 YLN registered?

G970 YLN is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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