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KFE 311Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Green Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFE 311Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,327 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 66,881 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 66,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 64,712 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 63,788 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 63,788 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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KFE 311Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KFE 311Y, 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 KFE 311Y registered?

KFE 311Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 December 1982.

Is KFE 311Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFE 311Y shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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