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D229 OUM

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,401 mi
Last recorded11,401 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 OUM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 11,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 10,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 9,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 7,525 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 6,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 5,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 3,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 1,671 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 9 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 33,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D229 OUM is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D229 OUM, 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

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What year was D229 OUM registered?

D229 OUM is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D229 OUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D229 OUM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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