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A641 TGG

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

4,991 mi
Last recorded4,991 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA641 TGG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 4,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 4,883 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 4,883 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 4,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 4,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 3,862 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Mar 2019 3,651 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2018 3,138 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 2,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 2,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 1,987 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 1,987 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 101,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2013 101,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,639 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

water leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 101,639 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

water leak

Pass 29 May 2010 1,074 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 421 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 420 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,935 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 99,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 99,476 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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A641 TGG is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A641 TGG, 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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A641 TGG is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 November 1983.

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