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A314 RHT

1983 Ford Sierra

Green Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

52,870 mi
Last recorded52,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA314 RHT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,870 miles

all tyres old/cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Jul 2025 52,870 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

all tyres old/cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2022 52,824 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 52,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2009 52,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,732 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 52,598 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,598 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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A314 RHT is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Green with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A314 RHT, 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 A314 RHT registered?

A314 RHT is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A314 RHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A314 RHT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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