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D274 TGJ

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,395 mi
Last recorded89,395 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD274 TGJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 89,395 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,028 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 88,820 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 88,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 88,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering swivel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside spot lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2019 87,586 miles

Offside Inner main beam not working

Pass 14 May 2018 86,678 miles

THE OS INNER MAIN BEAM BULB IS NOT WORKING

THERE MAY BE SOME ROUGHNESS IN THE NSF WHEEL BEARING

Fail 10 May 2018 86,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts BY THE WHEEL (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

THE OS INNER MAIN BEAM BULB IS NOT WORKING

THERE MAY BE SOME ROUGHNESS IN THE NSF WHEEL BEARING

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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D274 TGJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D274 TGJ, 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 D274 TGJ registered?

D274 TGJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 10 June 1987.

Is D274 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D274 TGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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