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C444 HUH

1986 Ford Sierra

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,081 mi
Last recorded85,081 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 HUH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,081 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s o/s inner engine bay corroded to excess

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded to excess

rear bump stop mounting points corroded away

Fail 31 Jul 2012 84,989 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

n/s o/s inner engine bay corroded to excess

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded to excess

rear bump stop mounting points corroded away

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,958 miles

n/s o/s head lamps dim aim

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s rear sills corroded too excess

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded too excess

Fail 29 Jul 2011 78,958 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s o/s head lamps dim aim

n/s o/s rear sills corroded too excess

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded too excess

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded 2 excess

Fail 3 Aug 2010 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear wheel arches corroded 2 excess

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,028 miles

n/s o/s rear suspensin bump stops corroded away

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded 2excess

n/s o/s sills corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2009 66,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s o/s rear suspensin bump stops corroded away

n/s o/s rear wheel arches corroded 2excess

n/s o/s sills corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,274 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front wheel bearings slight roughness

Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamp beam patterns weak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2007 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both head lamps beam pattern weak

nearside front tyre wear outer edge

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,184 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Jul 2005 36,602 miles

oil leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side and off side sterring rack slight play

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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C444 HUH is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 C444 HUH, 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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C444 HUH is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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