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K689 VDV

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,251 mi
Last recorded35,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 VDV
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,251 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 35,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 35,185 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 33,681 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 31,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 30,548 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,613 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,147 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 28,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s/r c/v boot split

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,586 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 26,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,060 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 21,968 miles

compliance bushes split

rear suspension bushes worn soft

Pass 18 Feb 2008 15,803 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 15,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

compliance bushes split

rear spring mounts rusting

Pass 1 Feb 2007 8,548 miles

chassis rail rusted n/s rear

compliance bushes split

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Feb 2006 2,853 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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K689 VDV is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K689 VDV, 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 K689 VDV registered?

K689 VDV is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K689 VDV safe to buy?

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