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A11 VCA

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VCA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 80,214 miles

metal fuel pipes under nearside front floor slight damage

Fail 27 Apr 2026 80,214 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

metal fuel pipes under nearside front floor slight damage

Pass 9 Aug 2023 79,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 79,542 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 79,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive misssfire (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,943 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,139 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,265 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,459 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,444 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 75,444 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,903 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 71,676 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 May 2010 71,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,262 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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A11 VCA is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A11 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 VCA registered?

A11 VCA is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 August 1986.

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