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A138 HLT

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,575 mi
Last recorded21,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 HLT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,575 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear chassis rails corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 21,571 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,567 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,561 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 21,558 miles

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

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured hole in floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 21,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,548 miles

n/s and o/s inner seals very rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 21,543 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,529 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2011 21,521 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 21,521 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 21,509 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 21,509 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,497 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 21,497 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 21,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 21,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,458 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 21,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A138 HLT is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A138 HLT, 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 A138 HLT registered?

A138 HLT is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1983.

Is A138 HLT safe to buy?

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