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C803 SRB

1986 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1954cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,037 mi
Last recorded90,037 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC803 SRB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,954cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 90,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,626 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,210 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 87,470 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,939 miles

corrosion:- vehicle, various components

oil leaks

poor accident repairs

slight electrical fault nearside rear light unit

unable to fully inspect brake linings

Fail 28 May 2009 86,938 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light lit indicating fault

corrosion:- through-out vehicle & various components

oil leaks

poorly repaired accident damage

slight electrical fault nearside rear light unit

unable to fully inspect brake linings

Pass 1 Aug 2007 86,827 miles

see original test number 262533497197 dated 12/07/2007 at 12 Hours, 21 Mins

Fail 12 Jul 2007 86,821 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

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

body kit fitted hindering assessment of corrosion to panels on vehicle

both floor to sills corroded

corroded areas on underside of vehicle

damaged areas on underside of vehicle

fuel pipes corroded

metal brake pipes & suspension parts heavily greased

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front inner wheelarch

nearside front of vehicle damaged

nearside rear light cluster dim & minor electrical fault

rear of vehicle damaged and poor quality of repairs

unable to fully inspect boot area due to coverings

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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C803 SRB is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C803 SRB, 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 C803 SRB registered?

C803 SRB is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C803 SRB safe to buy?

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