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DBC 616Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBC 616Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,449 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2009 75,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 68,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Jun 2008 68,804 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,278 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,222 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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DBC 616Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DBC 616Y, 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 DBC 616Y registered?

DBC 616Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 June 1983.

Is DBC 616Y safe to buy?

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