MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and centre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
under body been painted with underseal
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded and centre ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner seal; (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel pipe (7.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A3 PAU is a 1989 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1989 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 49,183 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 A3 PAU, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A3 PAU is a 1989 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 March 1989.
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