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D541 CLM

1987 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

41,473 mi
Last recorded41,473 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 CLM
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,473 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,561 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,414 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 39,414 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2016 38,439 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 38,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 37,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 31,285 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,753 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,721 miles

Corrosion on doorsteps

Everything underside of vehicle covered in waste oil

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,878 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Underside and brake pipes covered in waste oil

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,466 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 24,022 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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D541 CLM is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D541 CLM, 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 D541 CLM registered?

D541 CLM is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 21 July 1987.

Is D541 CLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D541 CLM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D541 CLM have outstanding finance?

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