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RRL 18Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRL 18Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2006

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RRL 18Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 RRL 18Y, 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 RRL 18Y registered?

RRL 18Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 December 1982.

Is RRL 18Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for RRL 18Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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