MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1984

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Pass percent:67.00%

(The average a petrol FORD SIERRA year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:3,970 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	284
Registration plate lamp issues	132
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	118
Brake pipe excessively corroded	103
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	94
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	84
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	83
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	82
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	78
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	78
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Rear brake binding	70
Registration plate issues	61
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	60
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	54
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	52
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	51
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	47
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	45
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	43
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	42
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	38
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	37
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	33
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	29
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	25
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Windscreen has damage	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	19
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	18
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	16
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	14
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	13
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Brake hose damaged	12
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	12
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	12
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	11
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	10
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Front brake application uneven	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	8
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	7
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	7
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	6
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	6
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	5
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	4
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	4
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1984

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