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D284 RDT

1987 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,772 mi
Last recorded8,772 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD284 RDT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 8,772 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 7,781 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,787 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 6,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 6,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 5,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 5,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 5,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 2,352 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 2,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 1,710 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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D284 RDT is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D284 RDT, 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 D284 RDT registered?

D284 RDT is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D284 RDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D284 RDT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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