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FMJ 258Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,325 mi
Last recorded41,325 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMJ 258Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2007 41,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake travel long

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake travel long

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 40,304 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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FMJ 258Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FMJ 258Y, 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 FMJ 258Y registered?

FMJ 258Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 November 1982.

Is FMJ 258Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMJ 258Y shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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