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B22 LJL

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,925 mi
Last recorded100,925 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 LJL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 100,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,686 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 98,689 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 98,654 miles

oil leak to engine

slight binde on front brakes

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Apr 2022 98,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

oil leak to engine

slight binde on front brakes

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,396 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 97,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 97,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 97,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 96,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,922 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

battery light is on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 93,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 93,128 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 93,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,585 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 91,584 miles

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 91,582 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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B22 LJL is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 B22 LJL, 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 B22 LJL registered?

B22 LJL is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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