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C21 JOS

1991 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,629 mi
Last recorded30,629 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 JOS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 30,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 30,092 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 29,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 May 2021 29,436 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak from down pipe from turbo (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2013 28,460 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans corroded slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2011 23,190 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,426 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside headlamp beam slightly out of focus

Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,621 miles

Clutch not disengaging cleanly.

Handbrake long travel.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges.

Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

handbrake long travel.

Pass 20 May 2006 16,588 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

rear box exhaust clamp loose but rear box is secure

slight corrosion around n/s/f seat mounting point

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

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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C21 JOS is a 1991 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C21 JOS, 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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C21 JOS is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1991.

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