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D485 GEF

1987 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,220 mi
Last recorded85,220 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD485 GEF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 85,220 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 85,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

o/s & n/s rear driveshaft boots perishing

slight perishing on o/s/f brake flexy hose

Pass 11 Aug 2006 77,510 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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D485 GEF is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D485 GEF, 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 D485 GEF registered?

D485 GEF is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D485 GEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D485 GEF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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