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N3 OCW

1996 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,189 mi
Last recorded50,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Sierra70,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 OCW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 50,189 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 7 Jun 2016 50,189 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,232 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,284 miles

engine and transfer box and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

handbrake travel long

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 25 Apr 2014 48,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine and transfer box and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is secure

handbrake travel long

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,791 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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N3 OCW is a 1996 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 70,783 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 N3 OCW, 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 30 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N3 OCW registered?

N3 OCW is a 1996 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N3 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 OCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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