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A683 YAW

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,369 mi
Last recorded24,369 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA683 YAW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 24,369 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,347 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2014 24,307 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,226 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 24,168 miles

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

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 24,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 24,094 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 24,094 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 23,980 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,801 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 22,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,658 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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A683 YAW is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A683 YAW, 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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A683 YAW is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A683 YAW safe to buy?

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