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K348 GAK

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK348 GAK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 87,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,672 miles

fuel pipes corroded,slight wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge,both rear tyre walls perrishing slightly,slight perrishing to both front track control arm bushes,slight play to nearside front wheel,23% inbalance to rear brakes.

Fail 25 May 2007 83,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipe corroded,slight wear to nearside front tyre on outer edge,both rear tyre walls perrishing slightly,front track control arm bushes perrishing,slight play to nearside front wheel,23% inbalance to rear brakes.

offside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2006 81,656 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 81,656 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

damp around nearside rear shocker

front anti roll bar end bushes perrishing (n/s)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play to both front top strut bearings

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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K348 GAK is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K348 GAK, 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 K348 GAK registered?

K348 GAK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 17 February 1993.

Is K348 GAK safe to buy?

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