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C331 MYJ

1985 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,739 mi
Last recorded89,739 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC331 MYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,739 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 89,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 88,966 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,627 miles

slight binding osr

Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,022 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,387 miles

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

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

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

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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C331 MYJ is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C331 MYJ, 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 C331 MYJ registered?

C331 MYJ is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 August 1985.

Is C331 MYJ safe to buy?

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