MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,479 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear trailing arms rusted
fuel pipes rusted
fuel tank rusted
oil leak
rear o/s outter starting to corrode
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
fuel tank rusted
oil leak
both rear trailing arms rusted
fuel pipes rusted
rear o/s outter starting to corrode
fuel pipes
fuel tank rusted
n/s front brake slightley binding
slight ezhaust blow
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel pipes rusted
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CBU 740Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CBU 740Y, 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 CBU 740Y registered?
CBU 740Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 January 1983.
Is CBU 740Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for CBU 740Y shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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