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B341 DJN

1985 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,170 mi
Last recorded25,170 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB341 DJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 25,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake bindihg slightly

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,945 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Oct 2009 19,923 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2008 19,034 miles

n/s/r boot floor corroded + o/s/r inner quarter panel corroded by tank filler

surface corrosion forming on front cross member & battery tray area + extensive welding has been carry out on car

Pass 4 Jul 2007 18,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 18,528 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 17,827 miles

vehicle has had extentive welding carry out on it

Fail 28 Jun 2006 17,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 17,147 miles

all 4 tyres signs of weathering on walls †surface corrosion pressent through out car + has been heavy undersealed + wax oiled

Fail 27 Jun 2005 17,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 tyres signs of weathering on walls †surface corrosion pressent through out car †car has be heavily wax oiled + underseal

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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B341 DJN is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B341 DJN, 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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B341 DJN is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 May 1985.

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