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B890 XOW

1985 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,380 mi
Last recorded5,380 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB890 XOW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,380 miles

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 97,379 miles

FUEL LINES RUSTY

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION THROUGH OUT

O/S & N/S FLOOR CORRODED

O/S REAR CHASSIS REPAIRED

Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

FUEL LINES RUSTY

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION THROUGH OUT

O/S & N/S FLOOR CORRODED

O/S REAR CHASSIS REPAIRED

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,458 miles

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both rear tyres perished

Chips in windscreen

Handbrake travel high

Surface corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 19 Feb 2009 93,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Boot floor corroded and holed

Both rear tyres perished

Chips in windscreen

Handbrake travel high

Surface corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 13 Feb 2008 90,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

\\\wear in both rack arms \\\

Pass 13 Feb 2008 90,337 miles

\\\wear in both rack arms \\\

Pass 14 Feb 2007 81,995 miles

o/side & n/side headlamps masked with tape

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 15 Feb 2006 76,424 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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B890 XOW is a 1985 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B890 XOW, 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 B890 XOW registered?

B890 XOW is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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