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C228 FGP

1985 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 FGP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 49,693 miles

both door mirrors slightly cracked

both front brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust centre rubber mounting splitting

fault on gearbox

front brake discs slightly pitted+scored

ignition barrell loose

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2007 49,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both door mirrors slightly cracked

both front brakes grabbing slightly

exhaust centre rubber mounting splitting

fault on gearbox

front brake discs slightly pitted+scored

ignition barrell loose

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,080 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre rubber mount splitting

n/s mirror glass cracked

oil leak

unable to assess some welding repairs properly due to underseal

Fail 5 Oct 2006 43,973 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air leak on pipe at inlet manifold

hc reading close to max limit

n/s/f inner wing corroded not in prescribed area

rear seats+seatbelts not in use

unable to asess welding repair to n/s/r chassis due to underseal+position of repair

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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C228 FGP is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 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 C228 FGP, 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 41 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C228 FGP registered?

C228 FGP is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C228 FGP safe to buy?

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