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G978 SEA

1989 Gmc Sierra

Yellow Diesel 6700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,836 mi
Last recorded166,836 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG978 SEA
MakeGmc
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 166,836 miles

Body panel slightly loose rear bed side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 166,836 miles

Fuel hose insecure filler neck insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim not tested poor output (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body panel (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired steel spacer fitted, u bolts not held in saddle plate (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside engine mounting missing gearbox cross member bolt missing (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring inappropriately repaired steel spacer fitted no saddle plate fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail gearbox cross member bolt loose (6.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

o/s/f drive shaft missing

rear prop u/j journal loose

Pass 10 Apr 2017 166,860 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 166,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body panels loose need securing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,836 miles

sharp edges taped over

Pass 21 Mar 2015 166,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

various rust patch's to body work

Fail 25 Feb 2015 166,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

various rust patche's to body work / covered with tape

Pass 16 Jul 2010 166,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 166,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 166,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 166,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in idler arm bush

Fail 28 Jun 2006 166,074 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in idler arm bush

How Reliable is the Gmc Sierra?

Based on 889 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
2,273
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
parking brake recording little or no effort 9
Side repeater missing 9
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 8
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G978 SEA is a 1989 Gmc Sierra in Yellow with a 6,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Gmc Sierra fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 20 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G978 SEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Gmc Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 37 years old, this Gmc Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G978 SEA registered?

G978 SEA is a 1989 Gmc Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G978 SEA safe to buy?

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