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C61 PRC

1986 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,380 mi
Last recorded87,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC61 PRC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 87,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 82,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 82,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,364 miles

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

No rear seatbelts fitted

O/S headlamp stonechipped but not effecting beam image

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 78,722 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,868 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

repair to both rear wheel arches

Pass 5 Jul 2007 76,431 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 76,431 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,562 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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C61 PRC is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C61 PRC, 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 C61 PRC registered?

C61 PRC is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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