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D555 XVH

1987 Ford Sierra

Bronze Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,990 mi
Last recorded47,990 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 XVH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 42,716 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 42,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,357 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Mar 2007 36,999 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 36,999 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,667 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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D555 XVH is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Bronze with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D555 XVH, 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 D555 XVH registered?

D555 XVH is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D555 XVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D555 XVH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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