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C277 VEA

1985 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

491 mi
Last recorded491 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC277 VEA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2006 491 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s sill showing corrosion

o/s/f window drops down

o/s/r wheel arch and sill showing corrosion

some play in steering rack.

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 23 Nov 2005 96,398 miles

slight play o/s steering rack †windscreen cracked n/s †corrosion n/s/r chassis rail & o/s/r wheel arch †exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2005 96,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s steering rack †windscreen cracked n/s †corrosion n/s/r chassis rail & o/s/r wheel arch †exhaust corroded

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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C277 VEA is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C277 VEA, 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 C277 VEA registered?

C277 VEA is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C277 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C277 VEA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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