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K688 JNV

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,161 mi
Last recorded23,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK688 JNV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 23,161 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2024 22,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 22,765 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 22,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 22,257 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear quadrant (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches rusty

coolant level

Pass 1 Aug 2019 21,168 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 19,742 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion both rear wheel arches, both outer sills

Fail 28 Jul 2018 19,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion both rear wheel arches, both outer sills

Pass 3 Aug 2017 18,212 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

slight electrical fault rear lights

Fail 29 Jul 2017 18,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 17,156 miles

Bumper insecure both ()

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

both rear quadrants corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2016 17,083 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Bumper insecure both ()

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

both rear quadrants corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 15,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 14,175 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

front track control arm bushes worn

nearside front wheelrim damaged

unable to fully see brake pads

Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,560 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,824 miles

nearside front wheelrim damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2011 8,462 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 7,861 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 7,652 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 7,652 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 7,352 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 7,045 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 5,854 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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K688 JNV is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K688 JNV, 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 K688 JNV registered?

K688 JNV is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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