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C11 LHH

1986 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,166 mi
Last recorded20,166 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 LHH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 20,166 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,992 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 19,983 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 17,938 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 16,879 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 16,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 15,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 14,165 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 14,165 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 13,186 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 12,919 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 12,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 10,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 9,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 8,853 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 8,853 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 577 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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C11 LHH is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C11 LHH, 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 C11 LHH registered?

C11 LHH is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is C11 LHH safe to buy?

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