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C21 YBT

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,628 mi
Last recorded37,628 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 37,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,245 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 36,596 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 36,596 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 23,488 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes showing rust

play in lower column bush

rear beam and trailing arm very rusty

rear beam bushes perished

sill covers fitted

steel brake pipes have been undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2006 121,277 miles

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 YBT is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C21 YBT, 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.

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What year was C21 YBT registered?

C21 YBT is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C21 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 YBT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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