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C3 ATK

1989 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

9,835 mi
Last recorded9,835 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra49,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 ATK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 9,835 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 8,350 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

STEERING RACK LEAKING

VARIOUS POINTS OF UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 12 Nov 2020 8,174 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

o/s and n/s front wing corroded

steering rack leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2020 8,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 5,827 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 3,740 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 3,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 21,423 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 2,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 98,664 miles

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)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 98,423 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 94,280 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 94,280 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,152 miles

metal brake pipes heavy corrosion

metal fuel pipes corroding

signs of underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 89,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 82,072 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 82,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,178 miles

Corrosion to nearside front wing (lower)

Slight corrosion to fuel pipes at rear.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 81,044 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 81,044 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,246 miles

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

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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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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What year was C3 ATK registered?

C3 ATK is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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