Official DVLA Record

1991 Ford Sierra 2.0L Petrol · J597 KNV

J597 KNV

1991 Ford Sierra (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/11/1991. Recorded mileage 108,048 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD SIERRA
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
108,048 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 1991 Ford Sierra presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its three most recent MOT tests. The July 2024 test at 108,048 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, matching the September 2021 pass at 106,552 miles and the July 2023 pass at 107,859 miles. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring advisory items across this period. Recorded mileage sits at 108,048 miles against roughly 35 years of age, equating to about 3,087 miles per year. The Sierra covered only 1,307 miles between the September 2021 and July 2023 tests, then just 189 miles to July 2024. A two-year gap separates the 2021 and 2023 entries, indicating the car spent long periods idle or saw very light use. Sparse test history with clean results gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs within the recorded span. A buyer should still inspect structural corrosion on chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points, as a 35-year-old Ford Sierra is prone to rot even when standing unused. Check suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for age-related stiffness or seizing from low mileage and storage. Verify the exhaust system and emissions hardware remain sound despite the clean tests. Given the low annual use and absence of advisories, previous owners likely stored the car dry and maintained it to a basic standard. Confirm in person that brake discs are not pitted and tyres are not perished from standing before purchase.

J597 KNV Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
  • 108,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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J597 KNV Mileage History

  1. 16/09/2021106,552 mi
  2. 10/07/2023107,859 mi+1,307 mi
  3. 17/07/2024108,048 mi+189 mi

Average of roughly 528 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

J597 KNV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Sierra (J597 KNV) between September 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY