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A20 SCP

1984 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,349 mi
Last recorded24,349 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SCP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 24,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

side repeater lamps not working

Pass 21 Sep 2023 24,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

side repeaters not working

Fail 19 Sep 2023 24,282 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

side repeaters not working

Pass 23 Sep 2022 24,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 23,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,395 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened worn on body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 23,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened worn on body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 23,117 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 22,557 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened worn on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 22,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened worn on chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 22,263 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 21,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 21,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 21,257 miles

Oil leak

faint scratches on windscreen

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter perished

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 21,257 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

faint scratches on windscreen

nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gaiter perished

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2013 20,944 miles

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

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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A20 SCP is a 1984 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A20 SCP, 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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What year was A20 SCP registered?

A20 SCP is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A20 SCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SCP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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