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B995 TNE

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,455 mi
Last recorded13,455 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB995 TNE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 13,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

offside front fog light is not working

Pass 1 Apr 2019 6,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

both front tyres are cracking

Fail 1 Apr 2019 6,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (4.2.3 (c))

both front tyres are cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2018 4,304 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 1,154 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,248 miles

slight play in steering column bush

Fail 14 Jan 2014 99,248 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 8 Sep 2012 98,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 98,699 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

backbox bracket insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 95,140 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 95,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 93,053 miles

nearside front steering rack end slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2009 91,476 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 91,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,814 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,665 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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B995 TNE is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B995 TNE, 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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B995 TNE is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 January 1985.

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