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C342 EMK

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,236 mi
Last recorded68,236 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC342 EMK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 68,236 miles

slight deterioration to suspension etc some perishing and corrosion-especially offside rear nearside rear parkingbrake slight stickingwindscreen repaired damage

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some perishing and corrosion nearside rear brake some binding rear number plate marginal deterioration some wear suspension etc

Pass 7 Nov 2005 56,835 miles

see previous advisory notice

Fail 22 Oct 2005 56,811 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front 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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C342 EMK is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C342 EMK, 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.

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What year was C342 EMK registered?

C342 EMK is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 November 1985.

Is C342 EMK safe to buy?

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