MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
9,835 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
STEERING RACK LEAKING
VARIOUS POINTS OF UNDER BODY CORROSION
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
o/s and n/s front wing corroded
steering rack leaking
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
o/s and n/s front wing corroded
steering rack leaking
Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of lower under body,chassis,inner sills and arches have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust seepage , resealed
o/s/f steering rack gaiter perishing
rear metal brake pipes corroding
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
various points of under body corrosion
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced x2 wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust seepage , resealed
o/s/f steering rack gaiter perishing
rear metal brake pipes corroding
rear metal fuel pipes corroding
various points of under body corrosion
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipe front to rear rusty
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pipe front to rear rusty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()
Nearside Front floor starting to corrode
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded behind plastic linner
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
metal brake pipes heavy corrosion
metal fuel pipes corroding
signs of underbody corrosion
Oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
metal brake pipes heavy corrosion
metal fuel pipes corroding
signs of underbody corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Corrosion to nearside front wing (lower)
Slight corrosion to fuel pipes at rear.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front shocks corroded.
Fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Offside rear wheel binding.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel pump bracket corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrossion n/s/r chassis
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
slight corrosion of fuel pipes and pump assembly
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C3 ATK is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 C3 ATK, 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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C3 ATK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 August 1989.
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