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D55 SNT

1987 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,515 mi
Last recorded90,515 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 SNT
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 90,515 miles

nearside rear chassis rail very corrodded

offside rear chassis rail corrodded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 88,078 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 86,650 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 86,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D55 SNT is a 1987 Ford Sierra in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D55 SNT, 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 D55 SNT registered?

D55 SNT is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D55 SNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D55 SNT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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