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GEW 252Y

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEW 252Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,535 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to wear

rear tyres are deteriorated

the sills, sill ends and floor pans are very corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,467 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

sills and floor pans corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 94,304 miles

the inner sills and floors are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 94,161 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,811 miles

chassis, sills and floor pans are all very weak in places

Fail 12 Mar 2008 93,806 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

chassis, sills and floor pans are all very weak in places

Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,238 miles

rear chassis and sill area's are getting weak † †o/s/r lamp unit connection is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 92,125 miles

enginge burning oil

Fail 9 Mar 2006 92,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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GEW 252Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GEW 252Y, 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 GEW 252Y registered?

GEW 252Y is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is GEW 252Y safe to buy?

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