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A798 PNA

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,470 mi
Last recorded9,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 PNA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 9,470 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 6,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 6,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 6,731 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,311 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 5,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 5,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 5,335 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 1,411 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 1,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 97,186 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 97,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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A798 PNA 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 69.2%.

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 A798 PNA, 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 A798 PNA registered?

A798 PNA is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A798 PNA safe to buy?

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