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COS 7S

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOS 7S
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 63,120 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 63,113 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,108 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,990 miles

horn slightly harsh/grating repair soon

Pass 2 May 2008 62,799 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,066 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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COS 7S is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 COS 7S, 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

How do I check the history of COS 7S?

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What year was COS 7S registered?

COS 7S is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is COS 7S safe to buy?

The MOT history for COS 7S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does COS 7S have outstanding finance?

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