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A371 FRC

1991 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

7,217 mi
Last recorded7,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra48,914 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA371 FRC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 7,217 miles

Oil leak

n\s\r tyre inner side-wall cut no cords visible

Pass 5 Jun 2008 1,499 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2008 1,494 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 May 2007 93,343 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 May 2007 93,179 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2006 81,281 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 81,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A371 FRC is a 1991 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 48,914 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 A371 FRC, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A371 FRC registered?

A371 FRC is a 1991 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 June 1991.

Is A371 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A371 FRC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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