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E583 DFV

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE583 DFV
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2008 42,148 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORODED,NOT A PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 18 Sep 2007 40,667 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 40,660 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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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E583 DFV is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E583 DFV, 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 E583 DFV registered?

E583 DFV is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E583 DFV safe to buy?

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