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A234 YAN

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,281 mi
Last recorded48,281 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA234 YAN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 48,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 47,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,489 miles

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Underside of vehicle has been heavly undersealed including all brake pipes, unable to fully inspect

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Front brake pads approx 80% worn

Underside of vehicle has been heavly undersealed including all brake pipes, unable to fully inspect

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,130 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 45,123 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 x center exhaust mounts broken

Pass 14 Jan 2009 44,978 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 44,978 miles

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2006 39,500 miles

corrosion noted on o/s floor edge at front,not within perscribed area.

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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A234 YAN is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A234 YAN, 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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A234 YAN is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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