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A274 DJB

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,837 mi
Last recorded4,837 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 DJB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION + WELDED REPAIRS

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

TRIMS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

wipers poor

Fail 22 Feb 2007 4,832 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A274 DJB is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A274 DJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A274 DJB registered?

A274 DJB is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A274 DJB safe to buy?

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