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4745 VB

1986 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,476 mi
Last recorded34,476 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4745 VB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 34,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 34,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 34,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 34,379 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 34,354 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 34,295 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 34,264 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 34,264 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Offside Front brake flexi ferrule corroded

Offside Rear brake flexi ferrule corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 34,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,045 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 33,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2015 33,900 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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4745 VB is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 4745 VB, 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 40 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 4745 VB registered?

4745 VB is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is 4745 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4745 VB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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