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A184 VHB

1983 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,783 mi
Last recorded7,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA184 VHB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,783 miles

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

corrosion around o/s and n/s rear door appertures

n/s/f floor pan corroding

n/s/f strut top deteriated

o/s/f strut top deteriated

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis legs delaminating

Fail 24 Jul 2009 7,778 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

corrosion around o/s and n/s rear door appertures

n/s/f floor pan corroding

n/s/f strut top deteriated

o/s/f strut top deteriated

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis legs delaminating

Pass 7 Aug 2008 3,758 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 3,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both o/s/r and n/s/r inner w/ arches corroding

front susp soft

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

steering rubber coupling worn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,341 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 99,335 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front 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)

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

corrosion started around load sensing valve [under bonnet]

corrosion started around n/s susp strut top mount

slight noise from n/s front w/bearing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,189 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside 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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A184 VHB is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A184 VHB, 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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A184 VHB is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1983.

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