MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
door sill covers fitted.
fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
door sill covers fitted.
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
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D228 FWV is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D228 FWV, 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 D228 FWV registered?
D228 FWV is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 February 1987.
Is D228 FWV safe to buy?
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