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IIG 9801

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 9801
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 68,270 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 68,267 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 66,658 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 65,113 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres low n/s rear nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,741 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres also getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 60,392 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 60,381 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area and outer area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 59,224 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 56,985 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,868 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 51,860 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,589 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,975 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 46,051 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bushes in bottom arm slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,216 miles

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,293 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 40,274 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 38,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 32,930 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,916 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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IIG 9801 is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying IIG 9801, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was IIG 9801 registered?

IIG 9801 is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 February 1993.

Is IIG 9801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 9801 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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