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C22 SSY

1992 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,497 mi
Last recorded3,497 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 SSY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 3,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 3,066 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/40R17 ()

plastic covers over both sills

Fail 8 Sep 2016 3,066 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 205/40R17 ()

plastic covers over both sills

Pass 24 May 2012 29,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 29,399 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 24,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 24,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 24,485 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all under side of car corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 19,655 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 19,632 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 16,070 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 16,041 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 10,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 6,894 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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C22 SSY is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 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 C22 SSY, 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 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C22 SSY registered?

C22 SSY is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is C22 SSY safe to buy?

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