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A310 PHJ

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,650 mi
Last recorded44,650 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA310 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,383 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 44,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 41,586 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,007 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,018 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 21,642 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 17,345 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 12,108 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 1,046 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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A310 PHJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 A310 PHJ, 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 A310 PHJ registered?

A310 PHJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 December 1983.

Is A310 PHJ safe to buy?

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