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K728 RLB

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 RLB
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 74,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 74,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear inner wheel arch is corroded

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 74,218 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 73,101 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 66,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 66,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner door sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Unable to open boot.

Unable to open fuel flap.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 58,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 54,381 miles

Centre slight exhaus t blo0w

Offside Rear slight interaction on indiccator

Pass 11 Feb 2015 47,622 miles

High imbalance on parking brake but ok for test

Slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes - ok for test

Slight corrosion on o/s bumper// radiator mount panel but ok for test

Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,576 miles

General cosmetic corrosion around car - ok for mot but advise sill corrosion at rear attention will be required very soon,

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PLEASE NOTE.engine started to overheat on test- passed but check water level.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 3,284 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear outer sills corrded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,877 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,791 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,802 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 21,240 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 15,333 miles

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

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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K728 RLB is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K728 RLB, 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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K728 RLB is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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