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D275 TGJ

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,526 mi
Last recorded79,526 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 79,526 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2021 79,526 miles

sill covers fitted

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Aug 2009 79,246 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,696 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,990 miles

rear indicators starting to discolour

slight travel in hand brake

wiper staring to split

Fail 10 May 2007 76,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 71,675 miles

oil around rack unable to see if rack fluid

tie bar centre bushes perishing

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 TGJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D275 TGJ registered?

D275 TGJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D275 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D275 TGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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