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NIW 7221

1982 Ford Sierra

Beige Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,013 mi
Last recorded40,013 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIW 7221
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 40,013 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 38,382 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,272 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 38,130 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 38,023 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,314 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 36,990 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,937 miles

Corrosion starting to both inner sills, appears wiped over with fibregalsss, does not appear excessive

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Personalised show registration plates stored in car boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing appears excessive in any prescribed area

Fail 15 May 2013 36,937 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake warning light illuminated at test

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion starting to both inner sills, appears wiped over with fibregalsss, does not appear excessive

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Personalised show registration plates stored in car boot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Various points of corrosion throughout chassis, nothing appears excessive in any prescribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,739 miles

Continental headlamp aim kit fitted

Suspension lowering kit fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,983 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,931 miles

Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Various points of slight corrosion - not yet excessive in prescribed areas

Various slight oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,560 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,556 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2006 29,307 miles

Corrosion in some remaining brake pipes, not excessive

Fibreglass weave covering welding repairs on offside inner sill/floorpan - repairs seem satisfactory.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fuel pipes corroded

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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NIW 7221 is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Beige with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NIW 7221, 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 NIW 7221 registered?

NIW 7221 is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 November 1982.

Is NIW 7221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIW 7221 shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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