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B28 MGY

1985 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,125 mi
Last recorded5,125 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 MGY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 5,125 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 5,057 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 2,801 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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B28 MGY is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 B28 MGY, 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 B28 MGY registered?

B28 MGY is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B28 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 MGY shows 3 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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