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C579 NEV

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,619 mi
Last recorded56,619 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC579 NEV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 56,619 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,576 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,539 miles

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

under body corroded not excessive

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,487 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,447 miles

many welding repairs under car

Fail 12 May 2016 56,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner bodysill and floor corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured inner and outer bodysill badly corroded (2.4.A.3)

many areas under vehicle badly corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 56,272 miles

offside bodysill starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2014 55,981 miles

offside bodysill starting to corrode

offside front floor starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2013 55,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 54,038 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 51,277 miles

nearside rear bumpstop starting to corrode

Fail 19 May 2010 47,333 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

welding repairs covered in undersill

Pass 19 May 2010 47,333 miles

welding repairs covered in undersill

Pass 19 May 2009 43,247 miles

both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2008 38,687 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

both rear brake back plates rusty

signes of rust at off side and near side sub frame mount points

slight rust hole near side rear chassis

Pass 22 May 2007 37,219 miles

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

Rear index plate deteriorated!

o/s/f fog lamp water ingress!

o/s/r bump stop broken!

Pass 8 May 2006 35,352 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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C579 NEV is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 C579 NEV, 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 C579 NEV registered?

C579 NEV is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C579 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C579 NEV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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