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ExpiredMileage
23,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
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BNR 229Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BNR 229Y, 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 BNR 229Y registered?
BNR 229Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 February 1983.
Is BNR 229Y safe to buy?
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