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A521 PCR

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

47,195 mi
Last recorded47,195 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA521 PCR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 47,195 miles

Coolant leak

N/s inner sill corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 47,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak

N/s inner sill corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s inner sill corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,487 miles

Both inner sills rusty.

Floor pan has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 45,486 miles

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

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

Both inner sills rusty.

Floor pan has slight corrosion.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 45,113 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,459 miles

brake pad warning light on

crack in screen outside of swept area

no rear seats fitted

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

oil leak from underside

underside and sills rusty and poorly repaired

Fail 18 Aug 2008 44,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pad warning light on

crack in screen outside of swept area

no rear seats fitted

o/s/r outer c.v boot split

oil leak from underside

underside and sills rusty and poorly repaired

Fail 30 May 2006 30,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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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A521 PCR is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A521 PCR, 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 A521 PCR registered?

A521 PCR is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 October 1983.

Is A521 PCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A521 PCR shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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