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A780 VOB

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,152 mi
Last recorded3,152 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA780 VOB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 3,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion n/s floor to sill

corrosion on both front floors

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on main brake pipes borderline

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe borderline

n/s/r boot floor/wheel arch borderline

rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2010 98,223 miles

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

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

boot floor corroded n/s/r under vehicle

general corosion throughout vehicle

o/s/f inner sill feels spongey

Pass 24 Apr 2009 95,277 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes cracked due to age

exhaust blowing on centre section

general underbody corrosion

rear seat belts missing

Fail 24 Apr 2009 95,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded

all suspension bushes cracked due to age

exhaust blowing on centre section

general underbody corrosion

rear seat belts missing

Pass 24 Apr 2008 94,771 miles

corrosion on both floor to sills borderline .

corrosion on front inner wings.

corrosion on offside front inner wing under wheel arch borderline .

offside front indicator cracked .

vehicle heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect.

Fail 24 Apr 2008 94,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on both floor to sills borderline .

corrosion on front inner wings.

corrosion on offside front inner wing under wheel arch borderline .

offside front indicator cracked .

vehicle heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect.

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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A780 VOB is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A780 VOB, 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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A780 VOB is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 August 1983.

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