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D300 VFR

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

11,263 mi
Last recorded11,263 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD300 VFR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 11,263 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 11,263 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 11,263 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,228 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 11,218 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2005 7,772 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Emits blue smoke at idle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

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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D300 VFR is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D300 VFR, 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 D300 VFR registered?

D300 VFR is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D300 VFR safe to buy?

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