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A921 JRS

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA921 JRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 94,237 miles

n/s & o/s front floor / jacking points damaged/distorted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under side stood and under sealed in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

sun strip fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 91,470 miles

corrosion present on offside and nearside front suspension legs

corrosion present on rear coil springs

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2017 91,440 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s & n/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 91,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s & n/s (2.5.B.2b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,426 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,398 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 89,115 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,036 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 88,036 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A921 JRS is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A921 JRS, 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 A921 JRS registered?

A921 JRS is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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