MOT Status
Mileage
85,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D280 SGS is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 D280 SGS, 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 D280 SGS registered?
D280 SGS is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 June 1987.
Is D280 SGS safe to buy?
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