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K735 NDL

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,063 mi
Last recorded26,063 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 NDL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 26,063 miles

both rear outer sills corroded slightly

nearside front bumper repaired with tape

nearside rear chassis has surface corrosion

slight play in both steering rack ends

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 21 Mar 2009 21,619 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 6,263 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 1,309 miles

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

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes along floor pan

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipes along floor pan

Fail 29 Mar 2006 1,309 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

heavy surafce corrosion to nearside rear chassis

surface corrosion to metal brake pipe along floor pan

surface corrosion to metal fuel pipe along floor pan

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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K735 NDL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K735 NDL, 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 K735 NDL registered?

K735 NDL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K735 NDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K735 NDL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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