MOT Status
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60,293 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
underside heavily undersealed
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?
Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV 8 is a 1988 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,526 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 DV 8, 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 38 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of DV 8?
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What year was DV 8 registered?
DV 8 is a 1988 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 December 1988.
Is DV 8 safe to buy?
The MOT history for DV 8 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DV 8 have outstanding finance?
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