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C29 COS

1991 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,745 mi
Last recorded108,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,745 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 6,943 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 6,941 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 5,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 4,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 3,722 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 102,923 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 102,923 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,645 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,761 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering rack has wet around osf gaiter when gaiter pulled back a small amount of power steering fluid visible

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 78,094 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 77,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight roughness detected in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2005 66,540 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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C29 COS is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C29 COS, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C29 COS registered?

C29 COS is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 February 1991.

Is C29 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C29 COS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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