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C449 AHW

1985 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,122 mi
Last recorded84,122 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC449 AHW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,122 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,122 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,684 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 83,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 81,553 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 81,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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C449 AHW is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,534 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 C449 AHW, 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 41 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C449 AHW registered?

C449 AHW is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C449 AHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C449 AHW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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