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A525 SGH

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,666 mi
Last recorded92,666 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA525 SGH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2010 92,666 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

gearbox oil leak

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2009 92,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

n/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight handbrake travel

slight movement to lower s/col bush

slight play in steering rack n/s

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,326 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres perished

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight movement to lower steering column bush

Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 86,484 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 86,452 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 86,495 miles

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

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in steering rack

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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A525 SGH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A525 SGH, 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 A525 SGH registered?

A525 SGH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A525 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A525 SGH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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