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A331 YTG

1984 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,714 mi
Last recorded22,714 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA331 YTG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 22,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

205/40/16 X4

ENGINE COOLANT LEAK

INTERIOR ROLL CAGE FITTED

Oil leak

VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH UP-RATED SUSPENSION & BRAKES!!!!!

VEHICLE TICK OVER IRRATICK

VEHICLE UNDERBODY PREVIOUSLY EXTENSIVELY WELDED

Pass 31 Oct 2009 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 22,714 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,714 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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A331 YTG is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A331 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 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 A331 YTG registered?

A331 YTG is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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