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C216 PTL

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,403 mi
Last recorded96,403 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC216 PTL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 96,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sill rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre boxes (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 96,002 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center boxes (6.1.2 (a))

both lower outer sills rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2020 95,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower outer sills slight rust

Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,648 miles

slight blow center exhaust pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2018 95,507 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 95,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,206 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 95,206 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,058 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2014 94,908 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 94,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,414 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,201 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 94,028 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Slight play o/s inner end of steering rack

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 3,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 93,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,566 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 93,235 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

N/S FRONT TOP FLITCH CORRODING

Pass 27 Jul 2006 93,235 miles

N/S FRONT TOP FLITCH CORRODING

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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C216 PTL is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 C216 PTL, 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 C216 PTL registered?

C216 PTL is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 July 1986.

Is C216 PTL safe to buy?

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