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C16 TJC

1989 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,568 mi
Last recorded90,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 TJC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 90,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 7,971 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 7,971 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corrosion under bonnet nearside

radiator corroded

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,632 miles

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

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

nearside front floor correding

nearside rear upper chassis correding

petrol tank repaired

Fail 7 Jun 2007 1,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Outer Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 91,469 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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C16 TJC is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C16 TJC, 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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C16 TJC is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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