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D26 RSC

1988 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,194 mi
Last recorded106,194 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Sierra51,526 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD26 RSC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 106,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 5,535 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 5,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 1,049 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,010 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 99,004 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,065 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 88,968 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 RSC is a 1988 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 RSC, 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 38 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 D26 RSC registered?

D26 RSC is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is D26 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D26 RSC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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