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C298 KHJ

1986 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,514 mi
Last recorded33,514 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC298 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,751 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 28,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 25,834 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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C298 KHJ is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C298 KHJ, 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 C298 KHJ registered?

C298 KHJ is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 February 1986.

Is C298 KHJ safe to buy?

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