The road tax status for D888 COS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for D888 COS?

The MOT for D888 COS is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of D888 COS?

The recorded mileage for D888 COS is 41,313 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is D888 COS ULEZ compliant?

No, D888 COS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1987 Ford Sierra 2.0L Petrol · D888 COS

D888 COS

1987 Ford Sierra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23/06/1987. Recorded mileage 41,313 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027.

Make & Model: FORD SIERRA
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chester
MOT Status: Valid until 12/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 41,313 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 12/05/2027

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Mileage: 41,313 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 1993cc

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D888 COS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
41,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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D888 COS Mileage History

01/06/202240,049 mi
18/04/202440,077 mi+28 mi
08/04/202540,533 mi+456 mi
08/04/202540,550 mi+17 mi
14/05/202641,313 mi+763 mi

Average of roughly 320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D888 COS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 04:07

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Sierra (D888 COS) between June 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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