MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear tyres worn on edges
offside inner wing corroded
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
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
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
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)
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?
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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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