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C722 PVL

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,837 mi
Last recorded67,837 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC722 PVL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 67,837 miles

some corrosion on floor sections

Fail 29 May 2014 67,579 miles

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

slight oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 67,579 miles

slight oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 67,291 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrossion to general underbody

Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,291 miles

corrossion to general underbody

Pass 23 May 2009 67,189 miles

both rear wheel arches blistered at lower points

cigar lighter night illumination inop

clutch pedal creaks when pressed

corrossion to battery tray

hazard switch intermittent

slight cracking to both front tyres

slight engine oil leak

some corrossion to n/s floor pan

Fail 18 May 2009 67,186 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

both rear wheel arches blistered at lower points

cigar lighter night illumination inop

clutch pedal creaks when pressed

corrossion to battery tray

hazard switch intermittent

o/s/r parking brake lever slight binding

slight cracking to both front tyres

slight engine oil leak

some corrossion to n/s floor pan

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,406 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general underbody corrosion

offside rear caliper handbrake linkage restricted movement

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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C722 PVL is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C722 PVL, 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

How do I check the history of C722 PVL?

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What year was C722 PVL registered?

C722 PVL is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C722 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C722 PVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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