CarVerify

Free Car Check

A215 YNY

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA215 YNY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,474 miles

underbody and chassis have general corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2020 69,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

underbody and chassis have general corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,400 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 69,400 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid and rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 67,535 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 7 Sep 2017 67,530 miles

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

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,617 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 63,614 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 62,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,752 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 61,535 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r discs pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,028 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,026 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,661 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,318 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

underseal restricting the check of some componants

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,346 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 55,343 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 55,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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
Full Ford Sierra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A215 YNY is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 A215 YNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A215 YNY?

You can check the full history of A215 YNY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A215 YNY registered?

A215 YNY is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A215 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A215 YNY shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A215 YNY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A215 YNY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.