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K284 RLF

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,005 mi
Last recorded23,005 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 RLF
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,005 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 9,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 2,169 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2006 2,169 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2005 1,982 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres are all incorrect size for the vehicle

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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K284 RLF is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K284 RLF, 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 K284 RLF registered?

K284 RLF is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K284 RLF safe to buy?

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