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A121 GLJ

1983 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,800 mi
Last recorded66,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,800 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance-inner steering arms have slight play-suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 21 May 2021 66,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 66,028 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 65,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2011 65,484 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,429 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 63,345 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,184 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 62,184 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 58,998 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 58,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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A121 GLJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A121 GLJ, 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 A121 GLJ registered?

A121 GLJ is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

Is A121 GLJ safe to buy?

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