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D272 VRC

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD272 VRC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 83,107 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 83,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 83,003 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,845 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,699 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 82,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 82,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 82,465 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 82,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,365 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 82,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

passenger back faulty n/s/f wing corroded rear brake pipes corroded both front tyres scrubbed inner edge

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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D272 VRC is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 D272 VRC, 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 D272 VRC registered?

D272 VRC is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 February 1987.

Is D272 VRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D272 VRC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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