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K542 BPP

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,992 mi
Last recorded46,992 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 BPP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 46,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 46,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

corrosion in petrol pipes noted

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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K542 BPP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K542 BPP, 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 K542 BPP registered?

K542 BPP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K542 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K542 BPP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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