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K281 TCC

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,836 mi
Last recorded57,836 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 TCC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,836 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2005 50,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K281 TCC is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K281 TCC, 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

How do I check the history of K281 TCC?

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What year was K281 TCC registered?

K281 TCC is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K281 TCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K281 TCC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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