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A715 RES

1983 Ford Sierra

Beige Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,303 mi
Last recorded17,303 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA715 RES
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 17,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 16,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall deteriorated/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 16,913 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,842 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 16,660 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,225 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,840 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 15,817 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,800 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 15,800 miles

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

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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A715 RES is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Beige with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A715 RES, 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 A715 RES registered?

A715 RES is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A715 RES safe to buy?

The MOT history for A715 RES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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