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B275 DEV

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,053 mi
Last recorded37,053 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 DEV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,053 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 36,850 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 36,624 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre showing signs of cracking around walls and tread. 165/13

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,326 miles

corrosion to both rear wheel archs / sill panals

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B275 DEV is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B275 DEV, 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 B275 DEV registered?

B275 DEV is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B275 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B275 DEV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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