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K313 OHS

1993 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK313 OHS
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2011 98,699 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

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

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

all brake didcs corroded

both rear petrol pipes corroded

n/s/r drive shaft boot burst

slight steering leaking fluit

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2009 97,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 97,232 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 97,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 94,335 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 94,293 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 91,453 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 91,453 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K313 OHS is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K313 OHS, 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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K313 OHS is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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