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A61 PPU

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,708 mi
Last recorded95,708 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 PPU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 95,708 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 95,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,684 miles

nearside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

offside front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

slight blow at offside front exhaust manifold

Pass 29 Jun 2007 94,621 miles

slight sticking on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,229 miles

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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A61 PPU is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A61 PPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A61 PPU registered?

A61 PPU is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 November 1983.

Is A61 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A61 PPU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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