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D474 NRH

1987 Ford Sierra

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,110 mi
Last recorded97,110 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD474 NRH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 97,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 97,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 91,810 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 91,172 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 90,157 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 89,182 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 88,242 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 88,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,435 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 85,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 84,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 84,691 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 83,459 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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D474 NRH is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D474 NRH, 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 D474 NRH registered?

D474 NRH is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D474 NRH safe to buy?

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