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C459 TLT

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,461 mi
Last recorded35,461 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 TLT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 35,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Jul 2013 35,461 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,891 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

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

Rear diff leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,432 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear light lens cracked

Oil leak

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,937 miles

both head lamps have poor beam patern

Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,937 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both head lamps have poor beam patern

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 33,066 miles

nearside rear back plate damp

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

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

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

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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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C459 TLT is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 C459 TLT, 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 C459 TLT registered?

C459 TLT is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 October 1985.

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