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D48 KUE

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,360 mi
Last recorded42,360 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD48 KUE
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 42,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,150 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,747 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,208 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,015 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 24,714 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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D48 KUE is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D48 KUE, 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 D48 KUE registered?

D48 KUE is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D48 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D48 KUE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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