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K476 FWC

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,118 mi
Last recorded40,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK476 FWC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroding

propshaft corroding

rear fuel lines corroding

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,013 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,943 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,943 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 32,345 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,345 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 22,589 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,482 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,077 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 6,541 miles

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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K476 FWC 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 81.8%.

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 K476 FWC, 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 K476 FWC registered?

K476 FWC is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K476 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K476 FWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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