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K316 RLP

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,993 mi
Last recorded86,993 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK316 RLP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 86,993 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 86,993 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 108,467 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 83,863 miles

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Dec 2006 83,863 miles

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2005 79,788 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

bumper insecure

nail in tyre

rear no/ plate not clear

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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K316 RLP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K316 RLP, 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 K316 RLP registered?

K316 RLP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K316 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K316 RLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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