MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,444 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres have previous signs of fouling
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front brake slightly binding
Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FWR 48Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 FWR 48Y, 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 FWR 48Y registered?
FWR 48Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 January 1983.
Is FWR 48Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FWR 48Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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