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K398 HSA

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,892 mi
Last recorded15,892 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 HSA
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,892 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,776 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,077 miles

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

front number cracked

nearside front tyre small splits in outerwall

nearside rear chassis rail holed and corroded not within 30cm of load bearing point and not effecting steering or braking

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front headlamp stonechipped

offside front tyre small splits in outerwall

offside rear tyre starting to crack

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Mar 2009 10,077 miles

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

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

front number cracked

nearside front tyre small splits in outerwall

nearside rear chassis rail holed and corroded not within 30cm of load bearing point and not effecting steering or braking

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

offside front headlamp stonechipped

offside front tyre small splits in outerwall

offside rear tyre starting to crack

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Apr 2008 8,686 miles

front number plate small crack

nearside rear chassis holed and corroded not within 30cm of steering,suspension or body mounting

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Apr 2008 8,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering column

front number plate small crack

nearside rear chassis holed and corroded not within 30cm of steering,suspension or body mounting

Pass 31 Mar 2007 7,074 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 7,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,063 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 6,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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K398 HSA is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 K398 HSA, 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 K398 HSA registered?

K398 HSA is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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