1983 Ford Sierra 2.0L Petrol · A678 FLR
1983 Ford Sierra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1983. Recorded mileage 17,058 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Sept 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A678 FLR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2008
- 17,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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A678 FLR Mileage History
- 22/02/200699,642 mi
- 24/02/200699,642 mi
- 12/03/20077,675 mi-91,967 mi
- 13/03/20077,675 mi
- 10/03/200817,058 mi+9,383 mi
- 11/03/200817,058 mi
Average of roughly -40,324 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A678 FLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Sierra (A678 FLR) between February 2006 and March 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)”.
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