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A172 YBB

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

14,864 mi
Last recorded14,864 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA172 YBB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 14,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,510 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 5,516 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 1,562 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 95,508 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 95,506 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 89,484 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,483 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 83,500 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2014 83,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,392 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

body kit fitted

both front discs are badly worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 75,282 miles

offside steering arm has slight play

Fail 31 Jul 2008 72,688 miles

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

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

most metal brake pipes are coated in grease

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Jul 2008 72,688 miles

most metal brake pipes are coated in grease

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 71,787 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,979 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,971 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer 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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A172 YBB is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 A172 YBB, 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 A172 YBB registered?

A172 YBB is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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