MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,688 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
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B831 XFB is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B831 XFB, 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 B831 XFB registered?
B831 XFB is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 February 1985.
Is B831 XFB safe to buy?
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