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K427 JYC

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,970 mi
Last recorded62,970 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 JYC
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 62,970 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 62,953 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 59,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower steering column bush worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Outer c/v boots deteriated

Fail 26 Apr 2016 59,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Lower steering column bush worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Outer c/v boots deteriated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,901 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 33,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,770 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,564 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 16,564 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2005 11,524 miles

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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K427 JYC is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K427 JYC, 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 K427 JYC registered?

K427 JYC is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K427 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 JYC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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