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B457 ARO

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,065 mi
Last recorded11,065 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB457 ARO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 11,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 10,902 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 10,643 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,643 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 10,526 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 10,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 9,411 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 9,411 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,631 miles

all abs system been removed from car

car used for rally but street legal 2 seator only †all trim removed and seats 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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B457 ARO is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B457 ARO, 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 B457 ARO registered?

B457 ARO is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 January 1987.

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