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40,013 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
Continental headlamp aim kit fitted
Suspension lowering kit fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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