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K857 NBP

1993 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,798 mi
Last recorded38,798 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 NBP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,798 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 35,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 35,726 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 31,440 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 31,440 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 27,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 23,326 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 18,095 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 18,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 14,015 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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K857 NBP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K857 NBP, 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 K857 NBP registered?

K857 NBP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 30 March 1993.

Is K857 NBP safe to buy?

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