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A276 RPP

1984 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

18,501 mi
Last recorded18,501 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA276 RPP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 17,003 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 14,230 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 14,060 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 14,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 13,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 13,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 13,749 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 13,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 13,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 13,094 miles

steering column rubber joint split

Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,838 miles

off/side front tyre worn to limit rear tyres cracking and splitting tread

Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,353 miles

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

boddy kit fited to car unabel to see outer sills n/s/ o//s

n/s/f/ head lighi glass cracked outer lenze

n/s/f/ wiper split at ends

Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,772 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ o/s outer sill covers fited to out side of car

n/s/r/ servis brake slite in ball advise brake chaque

Fail 20 Jul 2009 7,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/ o/s outer sill covers fited to out side of car

n/s/r/ servis brake slite in ball advise brake chaque

Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

both sills covered

slight play in steering uj

Fail 21 Jun 2008 7,130 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both inner sills corroded

both sills covered

slight play in steering uj

Pass 24 May 2007 7,091 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,072 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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A276 RPP is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A276 RPP, 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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A276 RPP is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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