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D456 NKP

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,026 mi
Last recorded53,026 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 NKP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,026 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,543 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 51,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,103 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 50,529 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 50,524 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 49,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,823 miles

headlamp reflectors starting to de-grade, light output not considered seriously reduced

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard light switch hard to opperate

Fail 14 Mar 2014 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard light switch hard to opperate

Pass 22 Jun 2012 46,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 45,412 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 44,347 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,516 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,982 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,578 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 39,578 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,009 miles

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2005 36,093 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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D456 NKP is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D456 NKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D456 NKP registered?

D456 NKP is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 March 1987.

Is D456 NKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D456 NKP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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