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G979 VAR

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,219 mi
Last recorded39,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG979 VAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 39,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,721 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 32,711 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,871 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,982 miles

both rear tyres on 2 mm inside edge

front flexy brake hoses started to crack and rear brake hose furrels started to corrode

n/s/r steel brake pipes started to corrode

nail in o/s/r tyre

oil leak from engine and water leak from engine

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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G979 VAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red 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 G979 VAR, 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 G979 VAR registered?

G979 VAR is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 August 1989.

Is G979 VAR safe to buy?

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