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K492 NMC

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 NMC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,218 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 99,160 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,153 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

surface corrosion both rear inner flitch panels

surface corrosion on all brake discs due to standing

Fail 30 Sep 2019 99,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s brake lagging behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

surface corrosion both rear inner flitch panels

surface corrosion on all brake discs due to standing

Pass 26 Sep 2018 98,916 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear surface corrosion outer sill panel

Nearside rack end slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,996 miles

slight tear in lower steering shaft rubber doughnut

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,982 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight tear in lower steering shaft rubber doughnut

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,251 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Aug 2015 97,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,259 miles

n/s/f brake flex slightly twisted

oil leak on turbo feed pipe

slight play in steering wheel boss(detachable type)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,221 miles

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

n/s/f brake flex slightly twisted

oil leak on turbo feed pipe

slight play in steering wheel boss(detachable type)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 94,851 miles

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

no rear seats or passenger seat fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2013 94,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

no rear seats or passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,067 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,638 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 68,108 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,420 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 67,420 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 66,726 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 66,726 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 64,830 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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K492 NMC is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NMC, 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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K492 NMC is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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