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D344 BGM

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,524 mi
Last recorded22,524 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD344 BGM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 22,524 miles

Offside Front slight coolant leak

Offside Rear exhaust rubber cracking/split

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 22,524 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoking (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front slight coolant leak

Offside Rear exhaust rubber cracking/split

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 122,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,137 miles

offside front tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 18,763 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 18,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,504 miles

c/l 536238

Fail 14 Apr 2008 16,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

c/l 536238

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,510 miles

c/l 495045

Fail 6 Apr 2007 14,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 91,349 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 91,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D344 BGM is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D344 BGM, 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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D344 BGM is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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