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K285 LUF

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 LUF
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2006 71,157 miles

Corrosion to rear of NSR chassis

Rear bumper damaged

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight damage to front number plate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 62,651 miles

Rear bumper damaged

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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K285 LUF is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K285 LUF, 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 K285 LUF registered?

K285 LUF is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 2 January 1993.

Is K285 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K285 LUF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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