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A183 USP

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,785 mi
Last recorded4,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA183 USP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 4,785 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 4,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 3,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 3,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 3,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 2,802 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 2,476 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 2,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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A183 USP is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A183 USP, 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 A183 USP registered?

A183 USP is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 August 1983.

Is A183 USP safe to buy?

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