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K378 NBP

1993 Ford Sierra

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,320 mi
Last recorded4,320 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 NBP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 4,320 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all road wheels corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

both front suspension springs corroded

both rear tyres perishing on tread

front and rear suspension arms corroded

fuel line corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 4,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 4,091 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 4,080 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 3,336 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 2,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 680 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 454 miles

front brake discs begining to warp.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 99,983 miles

offside front brake disc begining to warp.

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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K378 NBP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K378 NBP, 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 K378 NBP registered?

K378 NBP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 28 January 1993.

Is K378 NBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K378 NBP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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