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K508 JVG

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,592 mi
Last recorded58,592 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK508 JVG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,592 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

1. n/s front tyre at legal limits, worn on outside edge. 2. slight damage to n/s and o/s rear floors.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,415 miles

1. n/s/r chassis member corroded. 2. top steering column bush worn. 3. handbrake travel close to limit.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,555 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 42,499 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joints † †both outer sills becoming corroded † †o/s centre floor becomning corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,295 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,973 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 30,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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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K508 JVG is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K508 JVG, 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 K508 JVG registered?

K508 JVG is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K508 JVG safe to buy?

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