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C17 BAM

1991 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,525 mi
Last recorded79,525 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 BAM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 79,525 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 71,419 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,406 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 71,002 miles

Check list of advisorys from last M.O.T.(322262906112)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside and nearside front A.B.S sensor wires insercure.

Slight corrosion to fuel filter unions.

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside front suspension legs.

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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C17 BAM is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 C17 BAM, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C17 BAM registered?

C17 BAM is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is C17 BAM safe to buy?

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