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GCL 60Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCL 60Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,189 miles

Oil leak

Oil seal leaking rear of gearbox

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belts - not fitted rear (not required for this year)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,174 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp N/S - condensation in lamp

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

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

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

Seat belts - rear o)/S & N/S and centre not fitted (not applicable to this year)

Steering colunm bush - lower worn

Wheel bearin's rear O/S & N/S - slight noise when rotated

Wiper rear - deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2007 73,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,291 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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GCL 60Y is a 1983 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 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 GCL 60Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCL 60Y registered?

GCL 60Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 May 1983.

Is GCL 60Y safe to buy?

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