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A924 RTA

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,513 mi
Last recorded96,513 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA924 RTA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,513 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,513 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 96,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 96,168 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 96,168 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,080 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,001 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

offside inner wing corroded

Fail 24 May 2013 96,000 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre treads bald edges

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front inner wing corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 95,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2012 95,225 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,046 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 94,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,996 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 93,979 miles

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

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

corrosion present n/s/r not in prescribed area. †lower steering column bush slightly worn

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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A924 RTA is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A924 RTA, 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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A924 RTA is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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