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A153 RYY

1984 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA153 RYY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,523 miles

crack in windowscreen outside drivers view

offside rear tyre start to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,194 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 69,614 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank corroid

Pass 14 Jul 2012 69,614 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank corroid

Pass 11 Oct 2011 69,424 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 66,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 66,145 miles

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 65,705 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 65,705 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 64,478 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 63,209 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A153 RYY is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1984 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 45,902 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 A153 RYY, 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 42 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A153 RYY registered?

A153 RYY is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 January 1984.

Is A153 RYY safe to buy?

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