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K796 LYJ

1993 Ford Sierra

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,617 mi
Last recorded63,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 63,617 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 63,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 60,086 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 56,465 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 56,465 miles

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

Exhaust centre silencer mounting rubber in poor condition. Still supporting exhaust system at time of test.

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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K796 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K796 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K796 LYJ registered?

K796 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K796 LYJ safe to buy?

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