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A161 YMR

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA161 YMR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,269 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt missing (6.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight damage wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 79,999 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 79,998 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Outer Sidewall on tyre worn

Offside Rear Outer Side wall on tyre worn

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 79,998 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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A161 YMR is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 A161 YMR, 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 A161 YMR registered?

A161 YMR is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 March 1984.

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