MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
as before
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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