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C4 YBT

1988 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

43,228 mi
Last recorded43,228 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 43,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,791 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 40,236 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 39,313 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 37,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,866 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 32,748 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 32,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 32,687 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 30,642 miles

Body kits fitted to vehicle

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 30,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body kits fitted to vehicle

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,000 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 26,268 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,124 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside rear tyre has small damage to inside wall

Power steering rack and pipes damp

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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C4 YBT is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 C4 YBT, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C4 YBT registered?

C4 YBT is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 December 1988.

Is C4 YBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 YBT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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