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K270 TDE

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,749 mi
Last recorded87,749 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 87,749 miles

All tyres cracking due to age. (no cords or plys exposed)

light corrosion to general underside in keeping with age of vehicle.

Fail 13 Dec 2019 87,749 miles

All tyres cracking due to age. (no cords or plys exposed)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

light corrosion to general underside in keeping with age of vehicle.

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 TDE is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K270 TDE registered?

K270 TDE is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K270 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K270 TDE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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