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C2 COS

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,545 mi
Last recorded3,545 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 3,545 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 3,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 3,467 miles

dust cover on steering rack pinon shaft split

Pass 30 Jul 2019 3,428 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Jul 2019 3,428 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 3,376 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 3,266 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 3,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 3,013 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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C2 COS is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 C2 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 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 C2 COS registered?

C2 COS is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 July 1986.

Is C2 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 COS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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