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K167 VHG

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,916 mi
Last recorded90,916 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 VHG
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,916 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2008 90,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres inner edges worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2007 84,645 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 84,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 78,856 miles

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

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

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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K167 VHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K167 VHG, 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 K167 VHG registered?

K167 VHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K167 VHG safe to buy?

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