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E653 LRU

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,107 mi
Last recorded59,107 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 LRU
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,107 miles

Steel wheels fitted to rear of vehicle

both offside rear cv gaters pereshed

both rear wheel arches rusty

brake pedal has long travel

chip in windscreen

minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear section

nearside rear outer cv gater pereshed

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat filled

oil leak

slight interaction on rear lights

Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both offside rear cv gaters pereshed

both rear wheel arches rusty

brake pedal has long travel

chip in windscreen

minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear section

nearside rear outer cv gater pereshed

nearside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat filled

oil leak

slight interaction on rear lights

Pass 26 Jan 2010 49,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 49,883 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,761 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2008 37,120 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 37,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 22,695 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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E653 LRU is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E653 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E653 LRU is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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