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SMM 42Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,506 mi
Last recorded53,506 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMM 42Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,506 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 53,504 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 53,036 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 52,725 miles

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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SMM 42Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SMM 42Y, 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 SMM 42Y registered?

SMM 42Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 December 1982.

Is SMM 42Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for SMM 42Y shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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