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K689 VRN

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,156 mi
Last recorded90,156 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK689 VRN
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,156 miles

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Front sill end wing area corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and tyre perishing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

engine a little smokey when rev'd

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 87,803 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,711 miles

Nearside Front stepped tread tyre worn on the edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

engine slightly smokey when rev'd

rear back box pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 85,426 miles

engine smokes slightly when rev'd

Pass 28 Nov 2013 83,821 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 83,806 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 82,227 miles

engine slightly smokey

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wipers slightly split on the edges but clear the screen

engine slightly smokey

Pass 28 Nov 2011 80,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,827 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 76,758 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,226 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,941 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 71,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,430 miles

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

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 VRN is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRN, 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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K689 VRN is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K689 VRN safe to buy?

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