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K492 MKV

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 2016cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 MKV
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,016cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 16,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

metal fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

Pass 13 May 2008 5,098 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 5,098 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,115 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 4,114 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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K492 MKV is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 2,016cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K492 MKV, 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 K492 MKV registered?

K492 MKV is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K492 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 MKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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