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1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,259 mi
Last recorded34,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 RSE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 34,259 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,243 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,205 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,007 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,939 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 33,452 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 33,450 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,448 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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1 RSE is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 1 RSE, 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 1 RSE registered?

1 RSE is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 August 1983.

Is 1 RSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 RSE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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