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C512 UPK

1986 Ford Sierra

Cream Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,957 mi
Last recorded58,957 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC512 UPK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2015 58,957 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fuel system component leaking carb (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear bumper mising

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

various rusty spot under car

Pass 10 Jan 2014 55,852 miles

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

Oil leak

front registrantion plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 12 May 2008 48,357 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,464 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2006 42,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

seat mount and outer sill has been repaired

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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C512 UPK is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Cream with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C512 UPK, 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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What year was C512 UPK registered?

C512 UPK is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C512 UPK safe to buy?

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