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D492 TAR

1987 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,618 mi
Last recorded41,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD492 TAR
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 41,618 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 40,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 40,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 39,603 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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D492 TAR is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D492 TAR, 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 D492 TAR registered?

D492 TAR is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1987.

Is D492 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D492 TAR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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