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C6 SYJ

1988 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,396 mi
Last recorded83,396 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brakes tested using decelarometer, lowered suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2011 81,333 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 81,333 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 81,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

chips in n/s headlight

front + rear brake pipes corroding

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges + close to limit

outer sills covered

Pass 12 May 2009 75,037 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 75,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 13 May 2008 66,148 miles

both steering rack gaitors heavily perished

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

outer sills covered

Fail 13 May 2008 66,146 miles

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

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

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

both steering rack gaitors heavily perished

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit

outer sills covered

Pass 10 May 2007 58,570 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r chassis rail

n/s/f tyre + rear tyres all close to limit

o/s/f brake pads thin

o/s/f tyre on limit

outer sills covered

some roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 10 May 2007 58,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r chassis rail

n/s/f tyre + rear tyres all close to limit

o/s/f brake pads thin

outer sills covered

some roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2006 52,664 miles

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

damp around steering rack

engine oil leak

n/s steering rack gaitor perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

radiator in poor condition

slight earth faults on rear lights

Fail 11 May 2006 52,664 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion not through all skins rear chassis rails

damp around steering rack

engine oil leak

n/s steering rack gaitor perishing

n/s/r tyre close to limit

outer sills covered

radiator in poor condition

slight earth faults on rear lights

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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C6 SYJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 C6 SYJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C6 SYJ registered?

C6 SYJ is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is C6 SYJ safe to buy?

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