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K779 PTL

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

23,584 mi
Last recorded23,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK779 PTL
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2009 23,584 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,968 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to rear bumper

fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirror cracked

rear o/s arch corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2008 20,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s mirror cracked

rear o/s arch corroded

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

damage to rear bumper

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,919 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 15,970 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside 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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K779 PTL is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 K779 PTL, 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 K779 PTL registered?

K779 PTL is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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