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A191 LUA

1983 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,420 mi
Last recorded45,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA191 LUA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 45,420 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

car is heavily modified

Pass 30 Mar 2019 45,420 miles

Car is heavily modified

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,254 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,931 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,931 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f pad wiring insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,931 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,249 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 45,249 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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A191 LUA is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A191 LUA, 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 A191 LUA registered?

A191 LUA is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1983.

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