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B80 GRX

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB80 GRX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 80,473 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 79,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 79,564 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 79,584 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

front registration plate damaged

front tyre treads low

o/s washers high

steering locks uneven

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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B80 GRX is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 B80 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B80 GRX?

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What year was B80 GRX registered?

B80 GRX is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 January 1985.

Is B80 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B80 GRX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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