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C10 SYV

1989 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SYV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 97,704 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 97,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,663 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 96,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 93,461 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 87,765 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 84,850 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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C10 SYV is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 C10 SYV, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C10 SYV registered?

C10 SYV is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 January 1989.

Is C10 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 SYV shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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