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K270 CEP

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,298 mi
Last recorded14,298 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK270 CEP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 7,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

center exhaust rubber mounting starting to split and perishing, recommend attention.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 6,865 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

center exhaust rubber mounting starting to split and perishing, recommend attention.

tested when wet.

Pass 16 Jan 2009 1,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

slight movement in steering column bushes

temporary repair to offside door mirror

Pass 31 Jan 2008 96,279 miles

both rear chassis corroded

freeplay in lower steering column bush

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar bushes in track control arms worn

temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 6 Feb 2007 91,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 91,130 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 86,827 miles

both front anti-rollbar bushes in track control arms in poor condition and starting to split

offside front tyre wearing on edges

slight corrosion to both centre floor to sills

slight damage to nerside of front bumper

slight imbalance rear brakes

slight lift in offside front top surspension mount

slight movement in steering column

surface corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

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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K270 CEP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K270 CEP, 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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K270 CEP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 19 February 1993.

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