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8 JLG

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,938 mi
Last recorded79,938 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JLG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,938 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 79,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,219 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 78,730 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 77,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 76,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 76,706 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 76,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 75,548 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 75,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 75,341 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyres sizes diiffernt fornt to rear

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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8 JLG is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 8 JLG, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 JLG?

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What year was 8 JLG registered?

8 JLG is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 22 October 1987.

Is 8 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JLG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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