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D512 UMB

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,066 mi
Last recorded86,066 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD512 UMB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 86,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush through arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,982 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,982 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested burst pipe during test (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,366 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2014 77,184 miles

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

slight wear/play in offside front suspension top mounting

Fail 3 Feb 2014 77,184 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust blowing at centre joints

handbrake efficiency just meets requirements

slight wear/play in offside front suspension top mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2011 73,896 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 70,391 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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D512 UMB is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D512 UMB, 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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D512 UMB is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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