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A7 RSU

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,545 mi
Last recorded78,545 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2011
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 RSU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2011 78,545 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2011 78,545 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,219 miles

general corrosion on underside of borderline in places

offside rear outter cv boot condition

slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,218 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

general corrosion on underside of vehicle borderline in places

offside rear outter cv boot condition

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 May 2007 78,202 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,248 miles

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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A7 RSU is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 A7 RSU, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 RSU registered?

A7 RSU is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 November 1988.

Is A7 RSU safe to buy?

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