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D452 MRL

1987 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,583 mi
Last recorded88,583 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 MRL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,583 miles

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 20 Jun 2013 88,445 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,227 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,177 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMANATE

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,177 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES STARTING TO DELAMANATE

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION BUT STILL CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 69,209 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 67,986 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,345 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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D452 MRL is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D452 MRL, 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 D452 MRL registered?

D452 MRL is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 16 June 1987.

Is D452 MRL safe to buy?

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