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A527 FLN

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA527 FLN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2008 71,535 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

steering slightly stiff

Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

lower steering column bush play

Pass 4 Oct 2005 63,024 miles

slight corrosion in offside front inner wing

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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A527 FLN is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A527 FLN, 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 A527 FLN registered?

A527 FLN is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A527 FLN safe to buy?

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