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K597 VJX

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,278 mi
Last recorded48,278 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK597 VJX
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 48,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 44,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 43,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 43,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 40,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 138,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,899 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 34,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 130,422 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,884 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in the offside and nearside track control arm bushes

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,667 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,976 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 127,032 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 126,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 125,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 125,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,483 miles

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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K597 VJX is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K597 VJX, 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 K597 VJX registered?

K597 VJX is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 23 February 1993.

Is K597 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K597 VJX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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