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A959 LKL

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,798 mi
Last recorded20,798 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA959 LKL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,798 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 20,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,513 miles

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

osf inner steering rack worn

Fail 24 Jan 2007 61,513 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rust starting at rear of NS sill, and at rear chassis close to anti roll bar mount.Rear exhaust box has small hole at rear not effecting emissions,noise orsecurity.

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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A959 LKL is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 A959 LKL, 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 A959 LKL registered?

A959 LKL is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is A959 LKL safe to buy?

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