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G983 BFC

1998 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,608 mi
Last recorded26,608 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Sierra38,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 BFC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 26,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,912 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 18,912 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,719 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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G983 BFC is a 1998 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 38,064 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 G983 BFC, 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 28 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G983 BFC registered?

G983 BFC is a 1998 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is G983 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G983 BFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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