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D487 DPG

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,317 mi
Last recorded5,317 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD487 DPG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 5,317 miles

Front slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 25 Feb 2015 5,271 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 4,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 4,588 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,334 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 2,614 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2009 2,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 2,349 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 2,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D487 DPG is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D487 DPG, 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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D487 DPG is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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