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C280 FKR

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,075 mi
Last recorded26,075 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC280 FKR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,075 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 26,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 23,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,421 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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C280 FKR is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 C280 FKR, 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 40 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C280 FKR registered?

C280 FKR is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C280 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C280 FKR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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