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VDL 687Y

1982 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,712 mi
Last recorded100,712 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Sierra49,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 687Y
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,712 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 99,307 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 99,307 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 97,757 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,578 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 95,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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VDL 687Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VDL 687Y, 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 VDL 687Y registered?

VDL 687Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is VDL 687Y safe to buy?

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