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A88 UUH

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,223 mi
Last recorded62,223 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 UUH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,223 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 60,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Rear fuel hoses perished

Pass 8 Oct 2021 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,565 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear at rear ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,270 miles

Front outer sills staring to corrode

rear brakes have just met application requirements- advise further inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2016 52,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,411 miles

steering colum lower bush worn

Fail 5 Oct 2015 50,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

steering colum lower bush worn

Pass 11 Oct 2014 47,948 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 44,718 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,784 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,238 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,797 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 130,742 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 23,228 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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A88 UUH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A88 UUH, 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 A88 UUH registered?

A88 UUH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 3 August 1983.

Is A88 UUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 UUH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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