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A40 UOH

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,195 mi
Last recorded25,195 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 UOH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe showing signs of corrosions

nearside and offside inner sill showing signs of corrosions

rear seats not fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 19,771 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 19,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 15,599 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear floor pan both sides adjesent to chassis legs starting to corrode

Pass 31 May 2007 14,577 miles

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

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

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

offside cent floor pan is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2006 13,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A40 UOH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A40 UOH, 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 A40 UOH registered?

A40 UOH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A40 UOH safe to buy?

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