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C456 JEP

1986 Ford Sierra

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,253 mi
Last recorded16,253 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 JEP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 16,253 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

suspension parts covered in grease

Pass 25 Sep 2018 15,810 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front suspension

corrosion rear suspension

corrosion under vehicle

oil leak

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing and noise

slight movement in steering offside front

Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,312 miles

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

Underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,535 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 14,520 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wing fibreglassed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill floor arch and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill floor and arch area (2.4.A.3)

Both sides rear driveshaft boots deteriorating

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Wing and sill area corroded

Lower steer column bush slight play

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 12,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill bottom of wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,536 miles

Lower steering column bush worn slight play

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 10,536 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Lower steering column bush worn slight play

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 8,412 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 8,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 6,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 5,928 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 5,928 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 4,804 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 4,804 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 3,787 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 3,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 2,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 1,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 751 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f and n/s/f w/bearings slight roughness

Pass 20 Sep 2005 98,982 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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C456 JEP is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C456 JEP, 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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C456 JEP is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1986.

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