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K322 KMV

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,227 mi
Last recorded47,227 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK322 KMV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,227 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 47,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 43,382 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 36,054 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 36,054 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,200 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 25,530 miles

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Pass 4 Jan 2007 22,384 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

front reg plate starting to separate

Fail 4 Jan 2007 22,384 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

front reg plate starting to separate

Pass 3 Jan 2006 16,893 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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K322 KMV is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K322 KMV, 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 K322 KMV registered?

K322 KMV is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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