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C7 SSE

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

85,944 mi
Last recorded85,944 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 SSE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 85,944 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 83,781 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 81,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 79,364 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,811 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,781 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,440 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,990 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,649 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,633 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,617 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,080 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 76,715 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,972 miles

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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C7 SSE is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C7 SSE, 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

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What year was C7 SSE registered?

C7 SSE is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C7 SSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C7 SSE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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