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K763 CRE

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,877 mi
Last recorded71,877 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK763 CRE
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 71,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 71,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/R wheel slightly binding

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 70,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 70,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,196 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,173 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,014 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,980 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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K763 CRE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K763 CRE, 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 K763 CRE registered?

K763 CRE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K763 CRE safe to buy?

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