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KFW 314Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,048 mi
Last recorded87,048 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFW 314Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Fail 9 Oct 2009 72,281 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to general metal fatige wax oil req

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,046 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear flexi hose ferrules signs of slight corrosion

signs of slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Oct 2008 69,044 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear flexi hose ferrules signs of slight corrosion

signs of slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2007 67,323 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 67,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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KFW 314Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Beige with a 1,993cc 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 KFW 314Y, 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 KFW 314Y registered?

KFW 314Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 November 1982.

Is KFW 314Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFW 314Y 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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