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K284 YBA

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK284 YBA
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 58,192 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,293 miles

Body work damage to vehicle

Corrosion to underbody areas, exhaust, brake pipes & suspension components

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

RR lamps damaged

Slight movement in struts

Fail 28 Sep 2011 56,293 miles

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

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

Body work damage to vehicle

Corrosion to underbody areas, exhaust, brake pipes & suspension components

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

RR lamps damaged

Slight movement in struts

Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 51,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 51,422 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

condition of both front tyres

condtion of front and rear bumper

slight corrosion to all n/s and o/s suspension componants

slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis

slight pitting to both front discs

Pass 9 Jun 2008 48,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,904 miles

condition o/s headlamp unit

condition of front discs

condition of front void bushs

corrosion on both rear flexi ferrules

stone chip to windscreen

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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K284 YBA is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K284 YBA, 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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K284 YBA is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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