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B240 TCT

1985 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,882 mi
Last recorded42,882 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB240 TCT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2012 42,882 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/r inner & outer sill showing early corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 38,893 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,166 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,429 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 21,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 16,255 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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B240 TCT is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B240 TCT, 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 B240 TCT registered?

B240 TCT is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B240 TCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B240 TCT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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