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K321 VFV

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,587 mi
Last recorded82,587 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 VFV
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,587 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 72,485 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,729 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 66,729 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,458 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 58,672 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 58,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 53,601 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 53,601 miles

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

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

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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K321 VFV is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K321 VFV, 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 K321 VFV registered?

K321 VFV is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 February 1993.

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