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C437 BYJ

1986 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,861 mi
Last recorded50,861 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 May 2023 50,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 50,694 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 48,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

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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C437 BYJ is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C437 BYJ, 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 C437 BYJ registered?

C437 BYJ is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 May 1986.

Is C437 BYJ safe to buy?

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