MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
15,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
slight smoke from engine when being stood
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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C157 PHH is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C157 PHH, 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.
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What year was C157 PHH registered?
C157 PHH is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 April 1986.
Is C157 PHH safe to buy?
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