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A544 RTT

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA544 RTT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 72,741 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 71,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Nov 2024 71,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,193 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 67,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 65,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 64,178 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 61,895 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2018 59,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 55,025 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 54,718 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 54,718 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 54,353 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres perrished

brake pedal soft

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2010 54,315 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 54,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 53,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel feed and return pipes very rusty

nearside rear and offside rear chassis legs rusty

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 RTT is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RTT, 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 RTT registered?

A544 RTT is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A544 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A544 RTT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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