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A168 YTG

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,111 mi
Last recorded60,111 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA168 YTG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 60,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,938 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play in inner tie rod

Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,510 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,285 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 59,279 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,216 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,019 miles

rear brake discs corroding

rear coil springs very rusty

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

vehicle not required or fitted with rear seat belts

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,912 miles

rear brake discs rusty no signs of pitting

rear exhaust section very rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2009 53,909 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake discs rusty no signs of pitting

rear exhaust section very rusty

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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A168 YTG is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 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 A168 YTG, 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A168 YTG registered?

A168 YTG is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A168 YTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A168 YTG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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