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K342 TKL

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,700 mi
Last recorded9,700 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK342 TKL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 9,700 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 9,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K342 TKL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K342 TKL, 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 K342 TKL registered?

K342 TKL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K342 TKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K342 TKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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