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C3 WTH

1990 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra49,918 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 WTH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 98,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 98,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 98,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,170 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,024 miles

Bolt missing from PAS pump pully

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 97,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underside, brakepipes etc covered in underseal restricting proper inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2016 96,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 95,112 miles

offside front floor area looks to have welding from the interior, restricting proper inspection.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 95,102 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

offside front floor area looks to have welding from the interior, restricting proper inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,142 miles

Oil leak

corrosion showing on o/s/r brake pipe to flexi

n/s/r brake pipe to splitter showing signs of corrosion

n/s/r sill back plate showing signs of corrosion

play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,257 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear brake pipes to flexis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2012 92,456 miles

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f floor pan showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch behind wheel slightly fractured

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,272 miles

both rear brake pipes to flexis above swinging arms showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f floor pan weakening with corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,616 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 90,616 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Wheel studs/nuts not checked, covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2008 89,978 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 89,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2007 84,635 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 84,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 74,188 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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C3 WTH is a 1990 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 C3 WTH, 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 36 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 C3 WTH registered?

C3 WTH is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is C3 WTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 WTH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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