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A936 GGV

1983 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA936 GGV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax oil unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm outer bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,431 miles

exhaust corroded fuel pipes corroded nsf slight corrosion and underseal

Pass 3 May 2018 73,278 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 73,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,835 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 72,835 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 16,883 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 16,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 16,812 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 16,750 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,133 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 13,146 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,600 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 11,255 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 11,249 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fromt brake efficency lower than normal for this type of vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2006 10,918 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 10,912 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

many parts of structure starting to corrode

some metal brake an d fuel pipes surface rusted

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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A936 GGV is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A936 GGV, 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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A936 GGV is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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