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C19 SYY

1989 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 SYY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 85,493 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 85,436 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 84,916 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 83,928 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,606 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 79,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 79,324 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,323 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,895 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,788 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 78,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 78,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,305 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 75,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,280 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 75,157 miles

o/s/f seat mount corroding.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 75,157 miles

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

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

Plastic covers on body sills unable to check

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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C19 SYY is a 1989 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C19 SYY, 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 C19 SYY registered?

C19 SYY is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 March 1989.

Is C19 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 SYY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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