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BAY 862Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,823 mi
Last recorded21,823 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAY 862Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 21,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 21,558 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 21,042 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 17,069 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 11,840 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 11,829 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively chafed n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 9,447 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 9,434 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BAY 862Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BAY 862Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAY 862Y registered?

BAY 862Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 March 1983.

Is BAY 862Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAY 862Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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