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D275 RNF

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,105 mi
Last recorded78,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD275 RNF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 78,105 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 77,898 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,463 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 77,108 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 76,731 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 76,726 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.2.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 74,496 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2008 74,114 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 74,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,151 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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D275 RNF 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 D275 RNF, 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 D275 RNF registered?

D275 RNF is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 June 1987.

Is D275 RNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D275 RNF 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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