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D26 JMS

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,112 mi
Last recorded94,112 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 JMS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 94,112 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,099 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 93,508 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 91,840 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 91,836 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 88,798 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 88,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 86,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,728 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,120 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 79,256 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake nearing end of reserve travel

metal fuel pipes rusting

os washers blocked

wipers smear

Pass 19 Aug 2006 76,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 75,136 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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D26 JMS is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 D26 JMS, 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 D26 JMS registered?

D26 JMS is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 April 1987.

Is D26 JMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 JMS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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