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A500 EVO

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,937 mi
Last recorded59,937 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA500 EVO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 59,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 59,909 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,550 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 59,550 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 58,972 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 58,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,044 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 58,044 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,424 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,424 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 19 Apr 2008 56,314 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 56,314 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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A500 EVO is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A500 EVO, 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.

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What year was A500 EVO registered?

A500 EVO is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is A500 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A500 EVO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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