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A679 NPU

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,420 mi
Last recorded42,420 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA679 NPU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,420 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 42,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,020 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 39,958 miles

Cooling hose rubbing on steering shaft, nearly worn through !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen washer weak

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

both front floors corroded outside prescibed areas

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre has kerb damage

Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Cooling hose rubbing on steering shaft, nearly worn through !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside windscreen washer weak

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Plastic cover sills fitted

both front floors corroded outside prescibed areas

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre has kerb damage

Fail 2 Apr 2009 35,922 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear discs corodeing

handbrake travel close to limit

welding repairs to n/s and o/s/r inner sills

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,922 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear discs corodeing

handbrake travel close to limit

welding repairs to n/s and o/s/r inner sills

Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 28,787 miles

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

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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A679 NPU is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A679 NPU, 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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A679 NPU is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 August 1983.

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