MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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no rear seats fitted at time of test
surface corrosion both rear inner flitch panels
surface corrosion on all brake discs due to standing
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
slight play n/s rack end
slight tear in lower steering shaft rubber doughnut
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
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
no rear seats fitted at time of test
n/s/f brake flex slightly twisted
oil leak on turbo feed pipe
slight play in steering wheel boss(detachable type)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was K492 NMC registered?
K492 NMC is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 5 March 1993.
Is K492 NMC safe to buy?
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