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FFA 370Y

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,012 mi
Last recorded18,012 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFA 370Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,012 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 18,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 17,514 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 20,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion and hole behind nearside headlight

Fail 31 Jul 2013 20,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

corrosion and hole behind nearside headlight

Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,410 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member rusty

large ammount of welding been carried out

sill covers fitted

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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FFA 370Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 FFA 370Y, 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 FFA 370Y registered?

FFA 370Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is FFA 370Y safe to buy?

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