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A8 XRO

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,400 mi
Last recorded13,400 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 XRO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 13,400 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 12,594 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 12,197 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 11,917 miles

Service injector system in car.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 11,123 miles

Have fuel injector system checked and adjusted as its running rich on engine.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 9,970 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 9,970 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 9,970 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion of vehicle

n/s/r shocker damp of oil

Pass 12 Jun 2015 9,970 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

general corrosion of vehicle

n/s/r shocker damp of oil

Fail 10 Oct 2012 9,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear drive shaft outer c/v joint gaiter torn

Pass 30 Aug 2011 9,366 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 9,366 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 4,684 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 4,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 4,654 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 4,635 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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A8 XRO is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A8 XRO, 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 A8 XRO registered?

A8 XRO is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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