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K764 UHG

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,710 mi
Last recorded39,710 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK764 UHG
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,705 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished on outter side walls

Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,701 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,495 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 29,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 24,280 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2010 24,279 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 19,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 15,160 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 5,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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K764 UHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K764 UHG, 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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K764 UHG is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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