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K291 FJN

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK291 FJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 95,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside INNER CV gaiter insecure/damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 93,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside INNER CV gaiter insecure/damaged.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills have minor corrosion.

coolant fan housing fixings loose

nearside front inner CV boot insecure

offside front lower ball joint fixing bolt none original

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Fail 14 Oct 2009 90,488 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills have minor corrosion.

coolant fan housing fixings loose

nearside front inner CV boot insecure

offside front lower ball joint fixing bolt none original

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 90,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant fan housing fixings loose

nearside and offside sills have minor corrosion

nearside front inner CV boot insecure

offside front lower ball joint fixing bolt none original.

offside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 23 Sep 2008 88,074 miles

Front inner cv boots insecure.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 88,074 miles

Front inner cv boots insecure.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 84,522 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 80,594 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)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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K291 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K291 FJN, 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 K291 FJN registered?

K291 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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