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FFR 749Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,936 mi
Last recorded48,936 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFR 749Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 48,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

chassie starting to corrode

low light emmited on all lights

n/s front w/bearing slight noise

no rear seat belts fitted

rear exhaust pipe sharp edge protruding

Pass 25 Sep 2010 47,284 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sills heavily undersealed and evidence of filler appears sound though

Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,698 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f brake disc corroded on rear face

underbody covered in underseal/grease

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f inner brake pad not full contact

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,584 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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FFR 749Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFR 749Y, 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 FFR 749Y registered?

FFR 749Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 December 1982.

Is FFR 749Y safe to buy?

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