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K833 MMK

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,114 mi
Last recorded55,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 MMK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 55,114 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 55,114 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,296 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber split but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 49,195 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 37,833 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 37,833 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 36,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,136 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 33,134 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 32,720 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 32,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 30,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,766 miles

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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K833 MMK is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K833 MMK, 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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K833 MMK is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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