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K290 PNS

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,810 mi
Last recorded96,810 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 PNS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,675 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,414 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 58,525 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 58,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,394 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 45,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,870 miles

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,565 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 24,565 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

back panel corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,140 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 16,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 16,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 16,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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 PNS is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K290 PNS, 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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What year was K290 PNS registered?

K290 PNS is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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