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GAZ 4698

1991 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,881 mi
Last recorded47,881 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 4698
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 47,881 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 47,624 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 47,210 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2022 47,078 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 47,072 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 47,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 47,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 46,847 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,812 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,504 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,397 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,741 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 45,563 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,563 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 45,232 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,667 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 44,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,448 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 44,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,834 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 43,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,817 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 41,270 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear boot floor corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2006 45,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 39,715 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 39,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

VEHICLE UNDERBODY HAS HAD SOME EXTRA WIRING SECURED TO BRAKE LINES.

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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GAZ 4698 is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 GAZ 4698, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAZ 4698 registered?

GAZ 4698 is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 May 1991.

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