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A30 BYJ

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,711 mi
Last recorded67,711 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,711 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,484 miles

all front steering bracking & suspension components corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f whee;l bearing play

nearside rear undersill covered with underseal

rear suspension & braking components corroded

steering columb play

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,483 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front suspension steering & bracking components all corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear suspension & bracking components corroded all

steering columb play

Pass 19 Mar 2010 67,235 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

repair to rear inner sills suspect

Fail 23 Dec 2009 67,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

o/s/f brake wear indicator wire insecure

radiator leaking coolant

Fail 3 Oct 2006 56,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front outer sill corroded but not excessivly

Pass 3 Oct 2006 56,929 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside front outer sill corroded but not excessivly

Pass 4 Nov 2005 56,668 miles

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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A30 BYJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A30 BYJ, 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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A30 BYJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 August 1983.

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