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K557 TKH

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,433 mi
Last recorded81,433 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 TKH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 81,433 miles

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

o/s sill corosion visable/n/s r chassie corrosion visable

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,639 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 80,639 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,459 miles

grease on both front drive shaft gaiters

repairs as fail 4/1/07 corrosion rear n/s chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2007 79,449 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 78,153 miles

Repaire as fail 19 jan

Fail 19 Jan 2006 78,103 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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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K557 TKH is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K557 TKH, 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 K557 TKH registered?

K557 TKH is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K557 TKH safe to buy?

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