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B81 RRU

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,388 mi
Last recorded41,388 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB81 RRU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,388 miles

both seat belts slow at retracting

hazard switch cover missing

o/s and n/s rear chassis starting to corrod

o/s sill some filling but sounds metal when tested with tool

slight play in both front track rods/st/rack

Fail 1 Dec 2010 41,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both seat belts slow at retracting

hazard switch cover missing

o/s and n/s rear chassis starting to corrod

o/s sill some filling but sounds metal when tested with tool

slight play in both front track rods/st/rack

Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,070 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear floor holed & corroded

poor welding repairs to offside rear inner sill

Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,079 miles

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

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)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear floor holed & corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2006 28,907 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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B81 RRU is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc 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 B81 RRU, 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

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What year was B81 RRU registered?

B81 RRU is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B81 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B81 RRU 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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