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A101 RYV

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,853 mi
Last recorded92,853 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA101 RYV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 92,853 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,710 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 92,702 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes under car greased

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,212 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 91,403 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 90,859 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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A101 RYV is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1983 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 48,186 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 A101 RYV, 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 43 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A101 RYV registered?

A101 RYV is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 August 1983.

Is A101 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A101 RYV shows 6 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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