MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise on condition of front number plate
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise on condition of front and rear number plates
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise on condition of front and rear number plates
Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch
N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise on condition of o/s outer sill
advise on lower steering column bush
advise on condition of number plates
advise on condition of wiper blades
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise on condition of number plates
advise on condition of wiper blades
Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D304 SWL is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 D304 SWL, 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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What year was D304 SWL registered?
D304 SWL is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 29 June 1987.
Is D304 SWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for D304 SWL shows 14 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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