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K487 NAP

1993 Ford Sierra

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,890 mi
Last recorded88,890 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra51,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK487 NAP
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 88,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 87,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,336 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,740 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 83,740 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 82,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,667 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,667 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 73,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre splitting on inside sidewall

nearside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated and holed

Fail 21 Feb 2018 73,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine oil leaks

nearside front tyre splitting on inside sidewall

nearside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated and holed

Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,541 miles

welded areas undersealed unable to view

Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,393 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 56,457 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 56,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,164 miles

fan belt slightly cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2013 45,582 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,280 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,233 miles

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

Oil leak

Poor pattern from N/S headlamp (Condensation in lamp)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 43,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,584 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,799 miles

N/S Sill panel starting to corrode.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 39,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 36,830 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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K487 NAP is a 1993 Ford Sierra in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K487 NAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K487 NAP registered?

K487 NAP is a 1993 Ford Sierra, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K487 NAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K487 NAP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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