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K827 LYJ

1993 Ford Sierra

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,714 mi
Last recorded40,714 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 40,714 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,714 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,650 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 32,502 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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K827 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K827 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.

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What year was K827 LYJ registered?

K827 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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