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B325 OLM

1985 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,774 mi
Last recorded60,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB325 OLM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,929 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 59,929 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 59,925 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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B325 OLM is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B325 OLM, 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 B325 OLM registered?

B325 OLM is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B325 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B325 OLM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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