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XLZ 3062

1984 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,835 mi
Last recorded49,835 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 3062
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 49,833 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,820 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light swcratching n/s of windscreen not affecting view

n/s/f fog light lens missing

n/s/f inner wing corroded at front not within perscribed area

surface corrosion rear inner wheelarches

Fail 13 Apr 2010 42,800 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

light swcratching n/s of windscreen not affecting view

n/s/f fog light lens missing

n/s/f inner wing corroded at front not within perscribed area

surface corrosion rear inner wheelarches

Pass 6 May 2009 34,423 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scratching to windscreen drivers view not impared

spare wheel well corroded welded inside

Fail 6 May 2009 34,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

light scratching to windscreen drivers view not impared

spare wheel well corroded welded inside

Pass 10 Jan 2008 32,066 miles

floor to sills corroding

long travel at parking brake lever

rear chassis rails corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 26,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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XLZ 3062 is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 45,902 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 XLZ 3062, 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 42 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLZ 3062 registered?

XLZ 3062 is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 April 1984.

Is XLZ 3062 safe to buy?

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