MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,346 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion has started all around the under body
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
has rear end damage, but no sharp edges
o/s and n/s rear light clusters loose but still secure
steering column has slight play in lower bush
various metal brake pipes has corrsion, but not excessive
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A497 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 A497 PTW, 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 A497 PTW registered?
A497 PTW is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 November 1983.
Is A497 PTW safe to buy?
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