MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine nosiy
exhaust smoke
n/s/f brake hose cracking
n/s/f floor corrosion
rear wheel arch corrosion
top steering column play
battery tray excessively corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
battery tray excessively corroded
battery tray corroding.
front t/c/a busshes splitting.
o/s/r inner wheel arch corroding.
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D276 SMJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D276 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D276 SMJ registered?
D276 SMJ is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 May 1987.
Is D276 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for D276 SMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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