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HHK 889Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHK 889Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,264 miles

tailgate struts weak

Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,261 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion on n/s/f above bulk head (seperate panel)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 74,253 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight play in o/s lower arm inner bush

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,245 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front bumper trim adrift (sticking out).

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,241 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s mirror cracked

o/s rear brake sticks slightly

slight damage on o/s front brake hose

small hole in o/s floor near sill

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,236 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s door mirror cracked

slight damage on o/s front brake hose (caused by pad wire )

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,229 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

o/s door mirror cracked

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,588 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 73,580 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 72,953 miles

hole in boot floor

o/s rear inner wing / sill badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2006 72,444 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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HHK 889Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HHK 889Y, 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.

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HHK 889Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 December 1982.

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