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A544 GLV

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,586 mi
Last recorded51,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 GLV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,610 miles

Lower steering column bush worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 50,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower steering column bush worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 50,446 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 50,339 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 24 Feb 2020 49,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 48,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,402 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheele arch corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 41,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,476 miles

offside front tyre inner wall slight cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 36,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside front tyre inner wall slight cracking

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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A544 GLV is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A544 GLV, 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 A544 GLV registered?

A544 GLV is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A544 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A544 GLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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