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K426 LGC

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,420 mi
Last recorded20,420 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 LGC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,420 miles

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

Oil leak

n\s\r bump stop loose

o\s\n\s\outer sills rusty

slight play in lower steering colum

slight play in o\s\f steering arm

Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,594 miles

front pads low

o\s\n\s\r wheel archs rusty

slight damage to n\s\r wheel rim

Fail 22 Aug 2007 12,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o\s\n\s\r\wheel archs rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2006 3,987 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o\s\outer sill rusty

plastic covers on all 4 wheel archs

Pass 6 Sep 2005 96,360 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 96,257 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

oil leak

sticker across top of windsreen

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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K426 LGC is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K426 LGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K426 LGC registered?

K426 LGC is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K426 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K426 LGC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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