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D228 FWV

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,050 mi
Last recorded87,050 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD228 FWV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 87,050 miles

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.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,050 miles

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?

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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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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