MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,360 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
gearbox leak
steering coloum bulk head bush worn with play
water leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f wing insecure
both front tyres wearing on egdes
chassiss rails corrioned
o/s/r wheel arch corrioned
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B197 XKR is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 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 B197 XKR, 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 41 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was B197 XKR registered?
B197 XKR is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 May 1985.
Is B197 XKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for B197 XKR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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