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K376 TDX

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,204 mi
Last recorded26,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK376 TDX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2009 26,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,726 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 19,711 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,264 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 14,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 8,292 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 8,292 miles

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

fuel pipes rusty

slight leak centre exhaust joint

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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K376 TDX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K376 TDX, 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 K376 TDX registered?

K376 TDX is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K376 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K376 TDX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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