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K746 YVU

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK746 YVU
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 73,769 miles

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

brake pipes been greased

underbody corroded in places

Fail 13 Jul 2010 73,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

brake discs corroded

brake pipes been greased

underbody corroded in places

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,929 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2008

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,810 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edge. †some cut to sidewall of n/s/f tyre

oil leak on to n/s/f steering rack. †

some corrosion to fuel lines. †.

some play nin steering column. †

some play/wear in brake and clutch pedal box. †

unable to test wheel bearings spin tyres due to tramsmission drag. †rear floor above axle starting to corrode. †

Pass 16 Feb 2006 59,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/ wiper blade worn. †

oil leak

some play in steering column. †unable to here wheel bearings due to transmission drag.

steering rack worn n/s and o/s/f some play. †cut to n/s/f tyre (ok)

under side of vehicle some corrosion. †brake pipes and fuel lines starting to corrode. †exhaust system damaged. †fuel tank starting to corrode.

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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K746 YVU is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K746 YVU, 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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K746 YVU is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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