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K355 HRP

1993 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,295 mi
Last recorded32,295 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK355 HRP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 32,295 miles

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Oil leak

O/S/F tyre out of shape

Both rear arches heavily corroded

N/S/F tyre out of shape

N/S/R tyre out of shape

O/S/F floor corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed are

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2011 32,285 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear arches heavily corroded

N/S/F tyre out of shape

N/S/R tyre out of shape

O/S/F floor corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed are

O/S/F tyre out of shape

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 27,325 miles

exhaust hit diff and rateling

Fail 22 Oct 2010 27,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust hit diff and rateling

Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,314 miles

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

exhaust not inscure but is knocking at rear

some areas of corrosion on underside but none considered exccesive

wheel arches have chaff marks but not touching during lock to lock

Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,215 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 21,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,744 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play in track rod arms but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Nov 2007 19,736 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

steering rack has slight play in track rod arms but not considered excessive

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,679 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 17,674 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,550 miles

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

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

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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K355 HRP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K355 HRP, 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 K355 HRP registered?

K355 HRP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K355 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K355 HRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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