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D10 RUK

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,006 mi
Last recorded27,006 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD10 RUK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,006 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 26,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 25,880 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 25,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,137 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,915 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2013 22,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 20,811 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,805 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,371 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 18,014 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 14,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D10 RUK 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 88.9%.

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 D10 RUK, 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 D10 RUK registered?

D10 RUK is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D10 RUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D10 RUK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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