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K346 HRA

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK346 HRA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 86,144 miles

front outer anti roll bar bushs perished

n/s rear drive shaft gaitor perished

o/s headlamp cracked

slight play in n/s steering rack

some smoke from exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front outer anti roll bar bushs perished

n/s rear drive shaft gaitor perished

o/s headlamp cracked

slight play in n/s steering rack

some smoke from exhaust

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,678 miles

front outer anti roll bar bushs perished

light corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

o/s hand brake performance down

some exhaust smoke when revved

Fail 13 Nov 2015 82,678 miles

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

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

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

front outer anti roll bar bushs perished

light corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

o/s hand brake performance down

some exhaust smoke when revved

Pass 11 Nov 2014 79,795 miles

corrosion started on rear chassis

n/s rear bumper damaged

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear outer drive shaft gaitors perished starting to split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 77,544 miles

n/s rear bumper damaged

n/s rear outer drive shaft gaitor split

o/s headlamp cracked

pitting on front brake discs

surface corrosion on n/s rear chassis & o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Nov 2012 74,627 miles

crack in o/s headlamp

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s rear outer c/v gaitor split perished

o/s rear wheel arch & rear chassis corrosion started

Fail 12 Nov 2012 74,625 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

crack in o/s headlamp

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s hand brake performance down

n/s rear outer c/v gaitor split perished

o/s rear wheel arch & rear chassis corrosion started

rear tyres getting low

Pass 10 Nov 2011 71,091 miles

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

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

crack in o/s head lamp

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,089 miles

Nearside Rear 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

crack in o/s head lamp

Pass 16 Feb 2010 69,626 miles

corrosion started on rear chassis

o/s front flex. brake hose starting to perish

rear outer drive shaft gaitors perished starting to split

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,514 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

some engine smoke when revved

Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,514 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp cracked

some engine smoke when revved

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,508 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 65,508 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake disc's

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight smoke front engine

surface corrosion on o/s rear floor & chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2007 57,205 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 57,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

corrosion on front brake disc's

corrosion started o/s rear chassis behined subframe

engine smokes slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2006 49,724 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 49,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

engine smokes off of idle

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit, worn inner edge advise alignment

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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K346 HRA is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K346 HRA, 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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K346 HRA is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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