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D309 KUE

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

1,873 mi
Last recorded1,873 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 KUE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 1,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 97,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sill's have rust & corrosion

slight coolent leak on radiator

slightly pulling too left on braking

Fail 12 Jun 2008 91,600 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner sill's have rust & corrosion

slight coolent leak on radiator

slightly pulling too left on braking

Pass 26 Mar 2007 91,246 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 91,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 90,289 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 90,172 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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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D309 KUE is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 D309 KUE, 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 D309 KUE registered?

D309 KUE is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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