MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,666 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure Two supporting rubbers broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended Middle lap belt missing. (7.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to inner sill quadrant. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. No recline. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic covers present over both outer sill lengths.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn Lower bush. (2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
all tyres perished
n/s/r indicator and stop light intermitent
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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A729 VVX is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 A729 VVX, 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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A729 VVX is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 August 1983.
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