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K470 KCH

1996 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,986 mi
Last recorded14,986 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Sierra70,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK470 KCH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,986 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2010 14,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud hole elongated (4.2.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 14,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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K470 KCH is a 1996 Ford Sierra in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 70,783 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 K470 KCH, 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 30 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K470 KCH registered?

K470 KCH is a 1996 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is K470 KCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K470 KCH shows 3 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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