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ELD 449Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,517 mi
Last recorded87,517 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELD 449Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,517 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,154 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 86,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 85,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 84,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 80,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 80,596 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 75,842 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 71,634 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 67,637 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,211 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 61,432 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,557 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,189 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,189 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 53,374 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 47,988 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,418 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 43,956 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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ELD 449Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ELD 449Y, 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 ELD 449Y registered?

ELD 449Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 April 1983.

Is ELD 449Y safe to buy?

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