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B888 CAF

1985 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,059 mi
Last recorded65,059 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB888 CAF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,059 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,932 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 204 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

boot struts defective

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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B888 CAF is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B888 CAF, 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 B888 CAF registered?

B888 CAF is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 February 1985.

Is B888 CAF safe to buy?

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