MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1983

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Pass percent:66.35%

(The average a petrol FORD SIERRA year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:3,958 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	263
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	139
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	132
Registration plate lamp issues	114
Brake pipe excessively corroded	104
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	87
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	77
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	76
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	71
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	69
Registration plate issues	65
Rear brake binding	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	57
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	54
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	43
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	40
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	38
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	37
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	36
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Windscreen has damage	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	19
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Rear brake application uneven	17
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	17
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	15
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	13
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Front brake application uneven	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Brake hose damaged	9
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	5
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	5
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	4
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	4

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1983

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