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A257 JVM

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

7,162 mi
Last recorded7,162 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA257 JVM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 7,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 73 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 99,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 99,406 miles

Engine smoking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Engine smoking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 99,032 miles

Brake discs rusty

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,576 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,149 miles

Front disc rusty

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine smoking slighty

Pass 15 Jul 2009 97,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 96,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 95,914 miles

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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A257 JVM is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A257 JVM, 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 A257 JVM registered?

A257 JVM is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 September 1983.

Is A257 JVM safe to buy?

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