MOT Status
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49,273 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Coolant leak header tank
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
underside covered in sealer
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T-Piece -flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded and heavily covered in underseal
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material T-Piece -flexy (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded and heavily covered in underseal
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
All 4 tyres worn low
Oil leak
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
some rust on under body
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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A270 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 A270 PTW, 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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A270 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A270 PTW safe to buy?
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