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C961 KGK

1986 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,642 mi
Last recorded57,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1986 Ford Sierra57,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC961 KGK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 57,642 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2011 57,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,808 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 52,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,533 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 48,533 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,650 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 41,647 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

horn emmits vibrating sound

offside front tyre worn low (3mm)

rear bumper insecure on nearside

tailgate struts do not fully support weight of tailgate.

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,511 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 33,507 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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C961 KGK is a 1986 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C961 KGK, 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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C961 KGK is a 1986 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 March 1986.

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