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K914 OBG

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,616 mi
Last recorded64,616 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK914 OBG
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 64,616 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated

Fail 22 Oct 2009 62,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriated

Pass 8 Nov 2008 56,345 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 48,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,794 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 46,794 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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K914 OBG is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K914 OBG, 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 K914 OBG registered?

K914 OBG is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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