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A249 WLG

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,011 mi
Last recorded83,011 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA249 WLG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 83,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 83,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check offside chassis leg due to fuel tank

unable to fully check brake pipes due to excess paint

Fail 12 Sep 2006 82,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A249 WLG is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 A249 WLG, 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 A249 WLG registered?

A249 WLG is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 June 1984.

Is A249 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A249 WLG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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