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K516 WPL

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 WPL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2007 84,607 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Front number plate showing light distortion and cracked

Fuel lines showing light corrosion

Nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses showing light cracking

Nearside and offside front track control arm bushes showing slight play under load

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded

Offside front indicator lense cracked

Please Note! Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Rear brake pipes showing light surface corrosion

Slight interaction evident to rear lights

Slight play in steering column mount bushes

Various small stone chips evident to front screen

Pass 6 Mar 2006 71,540 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 71,540 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

battery insecure

chassis corroded

front and rear brake hoses perrishing

fuel lines corroded

movement in steering rack

off side front spring corroded

slight movement in off side rear wheel bearing

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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K516 WPL is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K516 WPL, 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

How do I check the history of K516 WPL?

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What year was K516 WPL registered?

K516 WPL is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K516 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K516 WPL 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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