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Q697WVK

1995 Ford Sierra

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,448 mi
Last recorded60,448 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Ford Sierra70,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ697WVK
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 60,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,215 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2011

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,106 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 51,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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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Q697WVK is a 1995 Ford Sierra in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 70,290 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 Q697WVK, 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 31 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q697WVK registered?

Q697WVK is a 1995 Ford Sierra, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is Q697WVK safe to buy?

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