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EIW 536

1982 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

19,133 mi
Last recorded19,133 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 536
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 19,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 19,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (Whole underbody waxoyled) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive "classic car" oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 18,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 18,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm/ suspension arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various areas of minor corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2020 18,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar to track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various minor areas of corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 18,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper mounting areas corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 15,669 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear bumper mounting brackets

Pass 11 Nov 2015 14,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 13,173 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,220 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 10,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 9,759 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 8,604 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 7,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 7,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 6,913 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,613 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 2,943 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 2,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing

front tyres edging slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight corrosion in n/s/r chassis

slight corrosion in o/s/r inner wheel arch

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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EIW 536 is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 EIW 536, 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 EIW 536 registered?

EIW 536 is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is EIW 536 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIW 536 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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