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A507 YGL

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,927 mi
Last recorded16,927 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA507 YGL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,927 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 15,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,185 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 14,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 13,271 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 13,271 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 12,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in column

Pass 6 Jul 2011 11,981 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 11,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 9,570 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 9,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 6,728 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play bottom steering coloum bush

Pass 26 Sep 2006 3,511 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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A507 YGL is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A507 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A507 YGL registered?

A507 YGL is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A507 YGL safe to buy?

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