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A984 POO

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

17,702 mi
Last recorded17,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA984 POO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 17,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,655 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 15,655 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,245 miles

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

various corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2010 15,245 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

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

various corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2010 15,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 9,977 miles

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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A984 POO is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A984 POO, 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 A984 POO registered?

A984 POO is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 November 1983.

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