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MOT History from tests of petrol FORD SIERRAs year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:53.45%
(The average a petrol FORD SIERRA year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:34,740 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded2095
Headlamp aim out of alignment1995
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1845
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1803
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1689
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1648
Registration plate lamp issues1584
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1580
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1126
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1100
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|999
Registration plate issues876
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|831
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|765
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|725
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|660
Rear brake binding583
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|552
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|487
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|472
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|458
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|425
Brakes imbalanced across an axle406
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|375
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|373
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened366
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|357
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|353
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|350
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|348
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|338
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|336
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|323
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|321
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|320
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|300
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|277
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|259
Horn not working |1.6.2a|235
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|234
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|231
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|229
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|229
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|227
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|221
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|211
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|210
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|204
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|203
Windscreen has damage203
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|199
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|195
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|190
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|190
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|184
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|177
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|173
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|168
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|167
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|166
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|166
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|165
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|163
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|157
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|153
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|150
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|149
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|148
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|147
Rear brake application uneven147
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|145
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|145
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|143
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|143
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|143
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|143
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|139
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|138
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|137
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|137
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|137
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|136
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|132
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|130
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|130
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|129
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|129
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|128
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|128
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|121
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|121
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|120
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|120
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|117
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|115
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|114
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|113
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|113
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|112
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement111
Windscreen wiper blade insecure109
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault107
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|107
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|106
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|106
Emissions not tested |7.0|103
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|103
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|102
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|101
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|98
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|96
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|95
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|95
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|94
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|93
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|90
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|90
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|90
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|88
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|87
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|86
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|85
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position |adjustable type| |2.1.2a|84
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|84
Front brake application uneven84
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|84
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|83
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|81
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|80
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|79
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|78
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|78
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|77
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|76
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|74
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|73
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|72
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|72
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|72
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|72
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|71
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|71
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|71
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|70
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|69
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|69
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|68
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|68
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|67
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|66
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|65
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|64
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|64
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|63
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|63
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|63
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|62
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|61
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|61
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|60
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|59
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|58
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|58
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|57
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|57
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|56
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|56
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|56
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|56
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|56
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|56
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|55
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|54
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|54
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|54
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|53
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|53
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|52
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|51
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|51
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|50
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|50
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|50
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|49
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|49
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|49
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|49

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