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A800 WDT

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,519 mi
Last recorded37,519 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA800 WDT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 37,519 miles

All Under body & wheel arches are covered in thick chassis black

Both rear tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front D bushes have slight play in them / perished

Front brake discs are slight corroded on the inner face

Major welding has been carried to the vehicle structure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 37,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All Under body & wheel arches are covered in thick chassis black

Both rear tyres are slightly perished / cracking

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front D bushes have slight play in them / perished

Front brake discs are slight corroded on the inner face

Major welding has been carried to the vehicle structure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 37,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs are slight corroded on the inner face

Major welding has been carried to the vehicle structure,

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Under body & wheel arches are covered in thick chassis black

Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,813 miles

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

rear suspension arms corroded/major welding to vehicle structure,

Pass 5 Jul 2006 34,838 miles

o/s/f outer corroded,sill covers fitted,vehicle has major welding to vehicle stucture,brakes may soon require attension

Fail 29 Jun 2006 34,803 miles

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

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

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

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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A800 WDT is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White 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 A800 WDT, 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 A800 WDT registered?

A800 WDT is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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