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C414 TPA

1986 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,134 mi
Last recorded36,134 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC414 TPA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,134 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 36,128 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking in sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall

Pass 22 Jun 2018 34,881 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2018 34,869 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,039 miles

parking brake efficiency only just passed 16%

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

parking brake efficiency only just passed 16%

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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C414 TPA is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C414 TPA, 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.

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What year was C414 TPA registered?

C414 TPA is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 February 1986.

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