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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Underbody has extensive welding repairs and undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Underbody has extensive welding repairs and undersealed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded within 30cm of suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rubber split
front number plate cracked
rear brake back plates corroded
surface corrosion under body , brakes and suspension components
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four tyres wearing on inner edge
coolant level low
exhaust rubber broken
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Upper top suspension mount play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper top suspension mount play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight grease leak from o/s/f inner c g gaiter
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits ABANDONED DUE TO EXHAUST (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S/F INNER (2.5.C.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc N/S/F OUTER (2.5.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S CENTRE FLOOR/SILL AREA HOLED >>> (NOTE: SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/R INNER SILL, END SILL, OUTER SILL, INNER WHEEL ARCH THROUGH TO SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREA + INNER FLOOR >>> (NOTE: SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/R END SILL INNER SILL INTO WHEEL ARCH >>> (NOTE: SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/F TOP MOUNTING AREA AREA >>> (NOTE: SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY) (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.4d)
REAR BOOT WELL AREA CORRODED/HOLED
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREAS (2.4.A.3)
REAR BOOT WELL AREA CORRODED/HOLED
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/F INNERV EXTREME EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S/R INNERV EXTREME EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F INNER EXTREME EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R INNER EXTREME EDGE (4.1.E.1)
VEHICLE PRESCRIBED AREAS NOW RESEMBLE A PATCH-WORTH QUILT OF PREVIOUS REPAIR. THIS RAISES DOUBTS TO ITS STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.4d)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F INNER (2.4.G.4e)
FRONT PROP RUBBER DRIVE PERISHED
FUEL PUMP CARRIER AREA CORRODED
REAR BOOT FLOOR REAR PANELS WITH REAR INNER WING AREAS CORRODED/HOLED
REAR MAIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NUMEROUS WELDED REPAIRS (PATCH ON PATCH)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/S REAR @CALIPER (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TWO AREAS (YELLOWED) (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance O/S DIM (1.1.A.3d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working O/S (1.3.2b)
Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance O/S DIM + FLICKERS (1.2.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S FRONT FLOOR AREA (YELLOWED) (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S INNER FRONT BALD EXTREME EDGE >>>NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S/REAR @CALIPER (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S OUTER SEAT MOUNTING AREA (YELLOWED) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S OUTER SEAT MOUNTING AREA (YELLOWED) (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) LOWER COLUMN BUSH MASSIVE PLAY/MOVERMENT (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT >>> NEW ADVISED (3.6.B.4d)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F INNER (2.4.G.4e)
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F OUTER (2.4.G.4e)
FRONT PROP RUBBER DRIVE PERISHED
FUEL PUMP CARRIER AREA CORRODED
REAR BOOT FLOOR REAR PANELS WITH REAR INNER WING AREAS CORRODED/HOLED
REAR MAIN PRESCRIBED AREAS NUMEROUS WELDED REPAIRS (PATCH ON PATCH)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S FRONT FLOOR AREA (YELLOWED) JUST OUT SIDE PRESCRIBED AREA >>> REPAIR ADVISED (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S INNER FRONT BALD EXTREME EDGE (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S INNER FRONT BALD EXTREME EDGE >>>NEW ADVISED (4.1.E.1)
WHEEL/TYRE ALIGNMENT ISSUES
WIPERS SLAM LOWER BULKHEAD
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
n/s/ inner boot split
slight play in steering column
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas showing signs of advanced rust
both rear upper shock absorber mounting areas showing signs of advanced rust
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner cv boot is split
slight play in offside inner steering joint
slight play in steering column
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front inner cv boot is split
slight play in steering column and offside inner steering joint
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front inner cv boot is split
slight play in steering column and offside inner steering joint
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front inner cv boot is split
nearside rear inner sill is rusty
offside front tyre is low on tread on inside edge
slight play in steering column
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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TLA 30 is a 1990 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 1990 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 49,918 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 TLA 30, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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TLA 30 is a 1990 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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