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A470 JVM

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,792 mi
Last recorded10,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA470 JVM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 10,792 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 9,691 miles

fuel lines coroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 9,691 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure to rear (6.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel lines coroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 8,824 miles

Nearside Rear lamp broken

fuel lines corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 8,035 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 7,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 7,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 7,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 7,532 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 7,532 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 7,157 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 6,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 5,410 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 3,763 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 2,444 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 2,443 miles

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

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

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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A470 JVM is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 A470 JVM, 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 A470 JVM registered?

A470 JVM is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A470 JVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A470 JVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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