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EFV 171Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,615 mi
Last recorded41,615 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFV 171Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,995 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 37,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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EFV 171Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EFV 171Y, 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

How do I check the history of EFV 171Y?

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What year was EFV 171Y registered?

EFV 171Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 May 1983.

Is EFV 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFV 171Y shows 3 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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