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ALZ 8815

1986 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,281 mi
Last recorded86,281 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 8815
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 86,281 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 86,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,277 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 86,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,080 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,917 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 85,607 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 85,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 85,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 85,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,263 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 82,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 82,031 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 80,896 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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ALZ 8815 is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ALZ 8815, 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 ALZ 8815 registered?

ALZ 8815 is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is ALZ 8815 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 8815 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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