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A18 RFG

1983 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RFG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,723 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,421 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHES BECOMING WORN AND SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING ADVISE TO REPLACES / THROUGH TRACK CONTROL ARMS

BRADED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL ROUND

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT ON BOTH BRAKES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMELL OF FUEL ON UNDERSIDE / SIGNS OF FUEL MARKINGS ON FUEL TANK

UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE WELDING AND PLATE WORK CARRIED OUT / UNDERSIDE ECT HEAVLY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,421 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

BOTH FRONT COMPLIANCE BUSHES BECOMING WORN AND SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING ADVISE TO REPLACES / THROUGH TRACK CONTROL ARMS

BRADED BRAKE HOSES FITTED ALL ROUND

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW ON EFFORT ON BOTH BRAKES

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SMELL OF FUEL ON UNDERSIDE / SIGNS OF FUEL MARKINGS ON FUEL TANK

UNDERSIDE / PANELING SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION / SIGNS OF EXTENSIVE WELDING AND PLATE WORK CARRIED OUT / UNDERSIDE ECT HEAVLY COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 3 Mar 2009 37,375 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both wipers split

front crossmember starting to corrode

slight play in steering column

wear in steering rack close to limit

Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,035 miles

as before

Fail 29 Feb 2008 35,035 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Battery insecure

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

has slight play in steering rack

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corroion on inner wing os front

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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A18 RFG is a 1983 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 A18 RFG, 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 A18 RFG registered?

A18 RFG is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A18 RFG safe to buy?

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