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A383 STM

1984 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,255 mi
Last recorded46,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Ford Sierra45,902 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA383 STM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,255 miles

Coolant leak

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,255 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 43,799 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r seatbelt retracting mechanisms worn slightly

slight play on steering wheel colomn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,755 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,616 miles

boot lock missing but shuts in secure position...

n/s washer weak operation..

o/s & n/s has full sill covers...

o/s & n/s sills replaced..

o/s & n/s tyres has cuts but not to cords,...

o/s floor repaired...

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,113 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 42,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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A383 STM is a 1984 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 45,902 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 A383 STM, 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 42 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A383 STM is a 1984 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 May 1984.

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