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C485 NFL

1986 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,700 mi
Last recorded48,700 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC485 NFL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,700 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 48,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake on warning light on dash illuminated all time

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,350 miles

exhaust repaired

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,897 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 30,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,594 miles

n/s rear brake slight imbalanced

Pass 4 Aug 2006 14,492 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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C485 NFL is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C485 NFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C485 NFL registered?

C485 NFL is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C485 NFL safe to buy?

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