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A23 JNG

1983 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,203 mi
Last recorded28,203 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Sierra48,186 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JNG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 28,203 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 27,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 27,009 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 26,983 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,981 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 26,953 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 26,925 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,893 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 26,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 26,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,730 miles

Offside tail-gate strut broken

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,619 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 26,594 miles

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

offside rear foot brake has lower efficiency than nearside.Inbalance below maximum limits.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,432 miles

Both sides front suspension legs & coil springs corroded, not considered excessive.

Front anti-roll bar/track control arm bushes worn, not considered excessive.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 26,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both sides front suspension legs & coil springs corroded, not considered excessive.

Front anti-roll bar/track control arm bushes worn, not considered excessive.

Offside parking brake effort lower than nearside, not considered excessive.

Offside rear footbrake effort lower than nearside, not considered excessive.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,207 miles

Front brake discs lightly corroded.

Offside rear brake pipe corroded, not considered excessive.

Pass 10 May 2011 25,915 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,747 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 24,090 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 23,187 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 23,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A23 JNG is a 1983 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 JNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 JNG registered?

A23 JNG is a 1983 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A23 JNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 JNG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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