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D475 VVW

1987 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD475 VVW
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 96,661 miles

Oil leak

exh blow

hole in battery tray (rust)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 96,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exh blow

hole in battery tray (rust)

Pass 27 May 2009 96,567 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 95,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 93,164 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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D475 VVW is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D475 VVW, 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 D475 VVW registered?

D475 VVW is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 9 March 1987.

Is D475 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D475 VVW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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