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C781 AFD

1986 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,976 mi
Last recorded35,976 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC781 AFD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 35,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Front both inner arches outwith prescribed areas are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both outer rear seat belts have poor retraction

rear wheels are slightly tight to turn. advise service

Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,812 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 31 May 2014 35,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 35,470 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 May 2012 35,456 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front propshaft hardy spicer badly worn

Pass 31 May 2011 35,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 32,077 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 32,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 26,870 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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C781 AFD is a 1986 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C781 AFD, 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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C781 AFD is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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