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A832 GJF

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,190 mi
Last recorded78,190 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA832 GJF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,190 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 78,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,184 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 76,177 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 72,104 miles

car generally welded

Fail 6 Dec 2005 72,088 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure 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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A832 GJF is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A832 GJF, 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 A832 GJF registered?

A832 GJF is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 December 1983.

Is A832 GJF safe to buy?

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