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C320 XEL

1985 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,457 mi
Last recorded56,457 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC320 XEL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 56,457 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,424 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,379 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake pipes greased.

rear inner and outer sills corroded.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear and nearside rear inner and outer sills slightly corroded.

rear brake pipes greased.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f stut top mounting area rusting

o/s outer sill rusting at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,256 miles

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

n/s/f strut top mounting area rusting

outer sills rusting at rear

Pass 26 Aug 2009 56,205 miles

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

n/s/f strut top mounting area rusting

n/s/r inner/under sill rusting

o/s outer sill rusting at rear

Fail 26 Aug 2009 56,205 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

n/s/f strut top mounting area rusting

n/s/r inner/under sill rusting

o/s outer sill rusting at rear

Pass 28 Aug 2008 56,084 miles

n/s/f strut top area rusting

o/s outer sill rusting at rear

Pass 29 Aug 2007 55,955 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 55,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 55,728 miles

o/s outer sill and n/s/f strut top mounting rusting

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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C320 XEL is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C320 XEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C320 XEL registered?

C320 XEL is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C320 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C320 XEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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