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OUW 580Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 580Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2011 56,187 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,187 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,717 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 55,708 miles

Centre Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 55,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2008 55,178 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 54,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2007 54,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,077 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 53,074 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front panel holed

v ariouis brake pipes sstarted to corrod

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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OUW 580Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OUW 580Y, 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 OUW 580Y registered?

OUW 580Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 November 1982.

Is OUW 580Y safe to buy?

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