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D290 WTN

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,612 mi
Last recorded96,612 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD290 WTN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,612 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into t piece and to n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor pan corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into t piece and to n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front floor pan corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,874 miles

slight corrosion o/s +n/s rear chassis

Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,842 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 95,842 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Dust cap missing from wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 95,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Dust cap missing from wheel bearing.

Pass 22 Nov 2014 98,350 miles

vehicle has been undersealed including floors,sills,sill to floors,flitches and chassis rails

Fail 20 Nov 2014 98,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehicle has been undersealed including floors,sills,sill to floors,flitches and chassis rails

Pass 24 Aug 2013 94,821 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear inner flitch corroded on limit (30cm) from seat belt anchorage

slight play in nearside steering rack

vehcile has been undersealed including both floors,sills,chassis rails and sill to floors

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,631 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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D290 WTN is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D290 WTN, 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 D290 WTN registered?

D290 WTN is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 25 February 1987.

Is D290 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D290 WTN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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