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A257 YGL

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,788 mi
Last recorded36,788 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 YGL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 36,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front fog lights not working

heavy coat of underseal

hole in offside rear inner wing not affecting structure

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,763 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers seat not tilting to allow acsses to rear seat

o/s/f fog lamp insecure

rear wiper missing

vehical has been extensively undersealed underneath

Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,717 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs pitted slightly

sill trim/front and rear arch trims fitted

slight play to nearside steering rack

vehicle underbody undersealed/waxoiled

Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rack boots perished

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,664 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 36,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

vehicle waxoiled

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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A257 YGL is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A257 YGL, 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 A257 YGL registered?

A257 YGL is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 March 1984.

Is A257 YGL safe to buy?

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