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K290 NJL

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,165 mi
Last recorded54,165 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 NJL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 54,165 miles

corrosion to inner sills and floors

Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,056 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underneath ,heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion starting under vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,223 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 53,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,204 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,146 miles

Central Rear inner sill starting to corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 52,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,422 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2007 45,422 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,460 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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K290 NJL is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K290 NJL, 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 K290 NJL registered?

K290 NJL is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 2 February 1993.

Is K290 NJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K290 NJL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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