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A230 FSC

1984 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

16,257 mi
Last recorded16,257 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 FSC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 16,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 16,254 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor at offside beneath drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 16,225 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 16,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 16,180 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 16,156 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2014 16,112 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 16,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 16,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 15,987 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 15,963 miles

boot struts in/op

engine oil sweat

gearbox oil sweat

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 15,941 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 15,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 15,895 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 15,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 15,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A230 FSC is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A230 FSC, 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 A230 FSC registered?

A230 FSC is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is A230 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 FSC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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