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789 DRH

1983 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,592 mi
Last recorded3,592 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 DRH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 3,592 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 3,436 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 3,436 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 May 2016 3,009 miles

some suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2014 2,902 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2014 2,901 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Sep 2014 2,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all tyres starting to perish

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 2,813 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 2,813 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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789 DRH is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 789 DRH, 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 789 DRH registered?

789 DRH is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is 789 DRH safe to buy?

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