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D31 XCD

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,324 mi
Last recorded21,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD31 XCD
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,324 miles

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

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

both front brakes slightly binding

Fail 8 Jul 2016 21,324 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,448 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 20,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,989 miles

Front compliance bushes worn

Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,719 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 13,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F inner wing strut mounting area corroded

both floors to sills corroded

not full use of pads on inner face of front discs

steel brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 2,214 miles

Corrosion noted in boot floor

Corrosion noted to N/S/F inner wing and strut mounting area BORDERLINE

Corrosion to inner edges of front brake disc's

Emissions just made the requirements

Rust to Brake pipes feeding both front calipers and Both rear calipers

Rust/Corrosion to both floor to sill O/S and N/S

Slight play in steering rack noted when under load O/S

Pass 10 Jul 2010 95,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 92,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,627 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,853 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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D31 XCD is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D31 XCD, 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 D31 XCD registered?

D31 XCD is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 March 1987.

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