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K548 OWP

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,313 mi
Last recorded95,313 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 OWP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,313 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 95,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,209 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 92,836 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 92,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 91,388 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 89,662 miles

center section exhaust rubber starting to split

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in rear brake pipes

front brake hoses starting to perish

Fail 1 Sep 2006 89,634 miles

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

center section exhaust rubber starting to split

corrosion in fuel lines

corrosion in rear brake pipes

front brake hoses starting to perish

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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K548 OWP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K548 OWP, 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.

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What year was K548 OWP registered?

K548 OWP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K548 OWP safe to buy?

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