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A124 RDV

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,543 mi
Last recorded65,543 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA124 RDV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 65,543 miles

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

welding repairs covereded over unable to see

welding repairs to rear of vehicle and general corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front anti roll bar bushes perishing

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

welding repairs to rear of vehicle and general corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,822 miles

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

all brake flexi hoses are perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,989 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 60,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front sills rusty!

Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,226 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 58,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 55,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 55,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 50,943 miles

both rear tyrtes worn on inside edge

corrosion to chassis rails

offside front tyre very low tread

Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,943 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyrtes worn on inside edge

corrosion to chassis rails

offside front tyre very low tread

Pass 19 Mar 2007 46,593 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear chassis rail is starting to corrode

offside rear closing panel is starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2006 43,476 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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A124 RDV is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A124 RDV, 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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A124 RDV is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 May 1984.

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