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A208 BAP

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,375 mi
Last recorded85,375 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA208 BAP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,375 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 85,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 85,569 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear floors, inner sills, chassis and to inner wheel arches

crack in windscreen

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre on the limit and slightly perished

Fail 19 Nov 2007 85,569 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front and rear floors, inner sills, chassis and to inner wheel arches

crack in windscreen

front brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre on the limit and slightly perished

Pass 3 Nov 2006 85,569 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 85,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both inner sills rusty.

Front brake discs rusty.

Play in both front TCA bushes.

Stonechip in Zone A is only just contained within 10mm

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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A208 BAP is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A208 BAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A208 BAP registered?

A208 BAP is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A208 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A208 BAP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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