MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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