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BIL 871

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,652 mi
Last recorded67,652 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 871
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 67,652 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 67,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 67,363 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 66,590 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 66,561 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear screw in Tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,082 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 62,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing but no cords visable

Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,496 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing but no cords visable

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,630 miles

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 58,035 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 56,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,750 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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BIL 871 is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 BIL 871, 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 40 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 BIL 871 registered?

BIL 871 is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 December 1986.

Is BIL 871 safe to buy?

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