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D123 CLY

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,590 mi
Last recorded76,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 CLY
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 76,590 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 76,264 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 75,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 75,344 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,077 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 74,797 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 74,660 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 74,422 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 72,960 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,662 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 72,213 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 70,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 68,802 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,371 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 67,348 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 66,403 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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D123 CLY is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White 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 D123 CLY, 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 D123 CLY?

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What year was D123 CLY registered?

D123 CLY is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 May 1987.

Is D123 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D123 CLY 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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