MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,297 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount in floor (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r chassis channel above exhaust
slight corrosion o/s/f wing rail
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion o/s/f inner wing under arch
surface corrosion o/s/r inner flitch
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joints (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seat mount in floor (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r chassis channel above exhaust
slight corrosion o/s/f wing rail
slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing
surface corrosion o/s/f inner wing under arch
surface corrosion o/s/r inner flitch
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn tread 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leaks on engine and sepage on p/steering
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn tread 2mm in places (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
slight oil leaks on engine and sepage on p/steering
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
n/s/r inner c/v boot damaged slightly
o/s/f inner wing edge corroided but not considered excessive
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
n/s/r inner c/v boot damaged slightly
o/s/f inner wing edge corroided but not considered excessive
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
n/s/r inner c/v boot torn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A997 OFO is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,932cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A997 OFO, 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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A997 OFO is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 September 1983.
Is A997 OFO safe to buy?
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