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A893 WMH

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,864 mi
Last recorded41,864 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA893 WMH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 41,864 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,854 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 41,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,828 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,766 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,666 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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A893 WMH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A893 WMH, 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 A893 WMH registered?

A893 WMH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A893 WMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A893 WMH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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