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C58 VLX

1986 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 VLX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 63,576 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 63,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 63,377 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 63,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,311 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,388 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 51,387 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill(marked) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,275 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,301 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 45,299 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 40,278 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,774 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 38,774 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,671 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,669 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,547 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,444 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer wall cracking

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,196 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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C58 VLX is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C58 VLX, 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 C58 VLX registered?

C58 VLX is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 April 1986.

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