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CDZ 608

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,682 mi
Last recorded71,682 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDZ 608
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,682 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 72,612 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut (no cords exposed) †engine has oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2005 72,612 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine has oil leak

n/s/front tyre side wall cut(not exposing cords)

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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CDZ 608 is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CDZ 608, 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 CDZ 608 registered?

CDZ 608 is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 January 1987.

Is CDZ 608 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDZ 608 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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