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C345 FJN

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,662 mi
Last recorded1,662 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC345 FJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 1,662 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 98,633 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 98,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 93,561 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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C345 FJN is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C345 FJN, 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 C345 FJN registered?

C345 FJN is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 August 1985.

Is C345 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C345 FJN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C345 FJN have outstanding finance?

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