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C588 DMU

1985 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,425 mi
Last recorded56,425 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Sierra52,534 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC588 DMU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,425 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 56,120 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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C588 DMU is a 1985 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C588 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C588 DMU?

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What year was C588 DMU registered?

C588 DMU is a 1985 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C588 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C588 DMU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C588 DMU have outstanding finance?

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