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A191 HKB

1983 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,505 mi
Last recorded9,505 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA191 HKB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 9,505 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 9,415 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 9,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 9,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 9,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2018 9,415 miles
Pass 1 May 2017 9,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,383 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 9,372 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,335 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2008 9,335 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2006 8,453 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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A191 HKB is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A191 HKB, 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 A191 HKB registered?

A191 HKB is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A191 HKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A191 HKB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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