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A17 GFF

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,911 mi
Last recorded11,911 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GFF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 11,911 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 11,894 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 10,163 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 7,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 7,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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A17 GFF is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A17 GFF, 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 A17 GFF registered?

A17 GFF is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 August 1983.

Is A17 GFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GFF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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