MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
438 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Radiator slightly insecure
Both front brake flexy ferrules corroded
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front brake flexy ferrules corroded
exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split
front bulkhead panel starting to rust
front complience- lower suspension arm bushes slight movement
nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear
nearside rear handbrake performance slightly low
offside inner sill panel starting to rust
slight oil leak
steering column slight movement
suspension coil springs starting to rust
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fan belt needs replaceing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fan belt needs replaceing
nearside rear tyre perished
offside front tyre perished
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YGW 848Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YGW 848Y, 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.
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What year was YGW 848Y registered?
YGW 848Y is a 1982 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 December 1982.
Is YGW 848Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for YGW 848Y shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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