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A30 DVN

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,476 mi
Last recorded19,476 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA30 DVN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 19,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 19,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 May 2024 19,322 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,761 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 18,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 18,097 miles

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

horn unit loose

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2020 17,357 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2020 17,348 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 16,258 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 15,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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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A30 DVN is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A30 DVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A30 DVN registered?

A30 DVN is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A30 DVN safe to buy?

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