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39,773 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chassis covered in under seal
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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A433 OAV is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 October 1983.
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