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A131 KPR

1984 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,381 mi
Last recorded46,381 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA131 KPR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,381 miles

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

Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2014 46,115 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,053 miles

Vehicle heavily waxoyled

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,036 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Vehicle heavily waxoyled

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes getting rusty and been repaired but no leaks

os ns front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight play in both front lower arm tiebar/anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 May 2010 42,067 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

slight fluid weep from power steering rack

slight play in both front lower arm to tie bar/anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,026 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

slight noise o/s/f/ wheel bearing.

steering rack damp.

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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A131 KPR is a 1984 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A131 KPR, 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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A131 KPR is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 February 1984.

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