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K61 ARP

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,170 mi
Last recorded113,170 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 ARP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer wall cracking up

Offside Rear Outer wall cracking up

Fail 22 Jul 2017 113,164 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Outer wall cracking up

Offside Rear Outer wall cracking up

Pass 27 Apr 2016 111,160 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 111,151 miles

Centre Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 6,049 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 6,049 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 2,138 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 2,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2010 98,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,143 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 95,143 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 90,788 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 90,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 85,844 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,349 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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K61 ARP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K61 ARP, 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 K61 ARP registered?

K61 ARP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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