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A433 OAV

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,773 mi
Last recorded39,773 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA433 OAV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 39,773 miles

chassis covered in under seal

Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,614 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 39,610 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,554 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,328 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 39,093 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 39,089 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 39,076 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure inner wing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure underside vehicle (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis member (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system fouling tyre hitting fuel hose on left lock (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,918 miles

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

corrosion both rear chassis rails

o/s/f inner cv gaitor split

oil & water leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 38,761 miles

4 point harness type seatbelts fitted

Coolant leak

Oil leak

drivers floorpan has bee repaired all from inside the vehicle

inner sill panels and floorpan at front corroded both sides

rear chassis rails corroded and holed but outside the prescribed areas

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,199 miles

Both front braid brake lines wearing on shock absorbers

Both front foot wells corroded on underside

Both front springs loose due to race suspension fitted

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear chassis rails holed and corroded

Both rear wheel arch areas corroded and holed

Gearbox oil leak

N/S/F headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad engine oil leak

unable to test rear wheel bearings due to performance diff fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 76,386 miles

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

both front shox,s showing signs of leakage

n/s & o/s rear chassis rails corroded & holed

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,119 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 75,119 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear chassis rails corroded & holed

slight movement in steering column bush through bulkhead

Pass 20 Jan 2007 72,591 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 72,583 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosion & holes in nsr chassis rail

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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A433 OAV is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A433 OAV, 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 A433 OAV registered?

A433 OAV is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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