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B949 KRC

1985 Ford Sierra

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,405 mi
Last recorded50,405 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB949 KRC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,405 miles

aeriel damaged

general vehicle condition poor

headlamp reflectors faded

number plate lamp damaged

rear arches corroded

sills rusty

Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,405 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,273 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS & O/S/R WHEEL ARCH RUSTY.ALL TYRES DETEORATING.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 50,273 miles

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

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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B949 KRC is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 B949 KRC, 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 B949 KRC registered?

B949 KRC is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B949 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B949 KRC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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