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DKN 566Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

54,544 mi
Last recorded54,544 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKN 566Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2008 54,544 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,894 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 53,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nail in tyre

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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DKN 566Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 DKN 566Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKN 566Y registered?

DKN 566Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 November 1982.

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