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A300 UOL

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

2,261 mi
Last recorded2,261 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA300 UOL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2021 2,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 2,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2019 2,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 1,965 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2017 1,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill under rear wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2015 1,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and nearside rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

advisery ,,,lower steering column bush slightly worn

advisory ,,,plastic sill covers fitted

advisory ,,oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 1,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing within 30cm of suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel and nearside rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

advisery ,,,lower steering column bush slightly worn

advisory ,,,plastic sill covers fitted

advisory ,,oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 1,614 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2014 1,612 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

advisery; plastic oversills fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 1,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 576 miles

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

advisery; plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2012 576 miles

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

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

advisery; plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2005 3 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A300 UOL is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 A300 UOL, 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 A300 UOL registered?

A300 UOL is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A300 UOL safe to buy?

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