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OJI 969

1982 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,811 mi
Last recorded4,811 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJI 969
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 4,811 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 4,400 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 4,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 4,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 4,011 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 3,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 2,998 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Oct 2016

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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OJI 969 is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OJI 969, 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 OJI 969 registered?

OJI 969 is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 November 1982.

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