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C17 VNK

1988 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 VNK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged consistent with rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 97,178 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged consistent with rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 96,865 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit & scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 96,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling on strut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit & scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 93,364 miles

Front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexi pipe loose in locator (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,603 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 90,852 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 90,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 89,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 89,866 miles

park leaver near end of travel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 86,891 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 86,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre wearing outer edges

both rear tyres getting low and wearing edges

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroding

rear discs corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2006 78,413 miles

front discs in poor condition.

windscreen stonechipped, long travel handbrake.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 74,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VNK is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNK, 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 38 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 C17 VNK registered?

C17 VNK is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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