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A162 PNC

1984 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,189 mi
Last recorded68,189 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA162 PNC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 68,189 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,140 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 68,078 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 68,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 67,969 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 67,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 67,847 miles

slight corrosion around front of car

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,793 miles

Oil leak from around engine and gearbox ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,735 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 67,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 66,803 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 64,832 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 64,771 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,940 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 62,872 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 62,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 60,018 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 59,986 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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A162 PNC is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 A162 PNC, 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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A162 PNC is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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