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A179 KKO

1983 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,828 mi
Last recorded38,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 KKO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,828 miles

Both nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear inner arches corroded. Strongly recommend repair.

Front tyres worn on the inner edges of tread

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside front inner wing corroded. Recommend repair.

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Rear road wheels fitted with stretched tyres

Fail 25 Jul 2015 38,825 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both nearside rear brake pipes corroded.

Both rear inner arches corroded. Strongly recommend repair.

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside front inner wing corroded. Recommend repair.

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Road wheels fitted with stretched tyres.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 35,793 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,784 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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A179 KKO is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A179 KKO, 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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A179 KKO is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 August 1983.

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