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B5 BRJ

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BRJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,096 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 89,049 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 88,163 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 88,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 87,315 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 87,310 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

numerous chassis repairs some not full assessed due to paint/sealant road tested all ok

Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,882 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 84,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2007 82,581 miles

been welded all over and under sealed

Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,578 miles

Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

been welded all over and under sealed

Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,193 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 80,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

play at n/s steering rack

Pass 11 Oct 2005 76,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 76,220 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.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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B5 BRJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 B5 BRJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B5 BRJ registered?

B5 BRJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 January 1988.

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