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A697 YJH

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

3,603 mi
Last recorded3,603 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA697 YJH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 3,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2013 2,871 miles

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Fail 21 Oct 2013 2,869 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak between engine and gearbox

Pass 1 Sep 2012 98,470 miles

body side trims insecure on lower bead

corrosion to all under surfaces and components

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,611 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroding

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel lines corroding

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Fail 31 Aug 2010 95,567 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

off side door mirror broken

Pass 28 Aug 2007 91,455 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 91,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/R brake slight bind.

Fail 9 Mar 2006 90,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,292 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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A697 YJH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 A697 YJH, 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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A697 YJH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 December 1983.

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