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K835 LYJ

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,041 mi
Last recorded96,041 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK835 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 96,041 miles

As previous VT32.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 96,038 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Chip in windsceen outside swept area.

Front number plate damaged.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Near side mirror loose.

Off side mirror glass cracked.

Off side of rear bumper insecure.

Rear brakes requir attention.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 83,138 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

slight corrosion both inner sills

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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K835 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 K835 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 K835 LYJ registered?

K835 LYJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K835 LYJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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