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A87 NHJ

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,658 mi
Last recorded34,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA87 NHJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 34,658 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 34,352 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 33,940 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 33,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lamps

Fail 3 Dec 2018 33,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working 501 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lamps

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,394 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,924 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,779 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 31,779 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 31,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside and nearside headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 18 May 2013 31,272 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

offside and nearside headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,887 miles

Metal Fuel Lines At Rear Of Car Have Surface Rust Starting

Pass 20 May 2008 30,377 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,782 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,816 miles

Screen is chipped †Rear drums are oval

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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A87 NHJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A87 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A87 NHJ registered?

A87 NHJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 August 1983.

Is A87 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A87 NHJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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