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A3 YBT

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,133 mi
Last recorded4,133 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 4,133 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 4,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brakes rusty all round due to vehicle been stood

Pass 5 Jan 2018 4,020 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 56,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 1,968 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 1,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

boot floor rusty

front no plate damaged

n/s and o/s sills rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2006 867 miles

both front brake discs corroded. †nearside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 15 Feb 2006 811 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror is slightly loose.

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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A3 YBT is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A3 YBT, 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 A3 YBT registered?

A3 YBT is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 January 1984.

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