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C409 HON

1986 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,140 mi
Last recorded12,140 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC409 HON
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 12,140 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 11,325 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 10,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 9,821 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 9,047 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 8,429 miles

o/s front chassis corroded

o/s/rear sill corroded at rear section

Pass 17 Oct 2019 8,239 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 7,404 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 6,691 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 5,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 5,247 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 5,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 4,618 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 4,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 103,778 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 3,084 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 2,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 100,426 miles

Oil leak

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 99,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,291 miles

oil leaks gearbox rear axle

Pass 29 Sep 2006 92,748 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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C409 HON is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 57,627 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 C409 HON, 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 40 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 C409 HON registered?

C409 HON is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C409 HON safe to buy?

The MOT history for C409 HON shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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