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A311 LTT

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA311 LTT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 2 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 2 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,463 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Welded repairs covered in underseal

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pump stained with dried out petrol - not leaking at time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,460 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Welded repairs covered in underseal

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

fuel pump stained with dried out petrol - not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,841 miles

Front both tyres on legal limit.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 15,823 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 15,824 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 15,720 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 14,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 113,499 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 113,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A311 LTT is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A311 LTT, 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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A311 LTT is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 November 1983.

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