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C748 SEW

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,493 mi
Last recorded25,493 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC748 SEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 25,493 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 25,470 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 24,707 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2011 24,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 23,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 23,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 23,296 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish and crack

offside front tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 22 May 2006 23,181 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

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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C748 SEW is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C748 SEW, 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

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What year was C748 SEW registered?

C748 SEW is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C748 SEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C748 SEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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