MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipe clips worn
n/s/r brake slight sticking
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front to rear brake pipe clips worn
n/s/r brake slight sticking
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
POWER STEARING DISCONETED
NO REAR SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
emissions fluctuating
bad earth n/s/r,
hazard s.w sticking
o/s/f brake pad warning sensor loose,
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
bad earth n/s/r,
hazard s.w sticking
o/s/f brake pad warning sensor loose,
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B271 CJW is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,300cc 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 B271 CJW, 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 B271 CJW registered?
B271 CJW is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 February 1985.
Is B271 CJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for B271 CJW 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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