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A52 XWA

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,313 mi
Last recorded64,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA52 XWA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2007 64,313 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear inner wheelarchs corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,283 miles

Offside Front 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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A52 XWA is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A52 XWA, 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 A52 XWA registered?

A52 XWA is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A52 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A52 XWA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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