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K118 BWO

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,596 mi
Last recorded95,596 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK118 BWO
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2007 95,596 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 93,175 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 93,172 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2005 89,969 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?

Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
1,818
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
9,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,789
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,388
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,568
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K118 BWO is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 55,142 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K118 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K118 BWO registered?

K118 BWO is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K118 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K118 BWO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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