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D304 SWL

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD304 SWL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2012 79,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,956 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 79,646 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise on condition of front number plate

Pass 24 Sep 2010 79,339 miles

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2010 79,339 miles

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

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

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 78,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 78,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,162 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 17 Sep 2008 78,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,639 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 76,983 miles

advise on condition of number plates

advise on condition of wiper blades

Fail 8 Sep 2006 76,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 76,161 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 76,140 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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