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AFP 383Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,944 mi
Last recorded24,944 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 383Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 24,944 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 24,939 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 24,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 24,225 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 24,211 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 24,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,148 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,641 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 23,636 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,677 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 21,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 20,389 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,977 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,720 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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AFP 383Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 49,432 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 AFP 383Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AFP 383Y registered?

AFP 383Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is AFP 383Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFP 383Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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