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K769 ATM

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,700 mi
Last recorded8,700 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK769 ATM
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 8,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,011 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2016 113,029 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,029 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 1,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 95,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Lower brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 93,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 91,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 89,482 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 87,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 87,117 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 83,394 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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K769 ATM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K769 ATM, 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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K769 ATM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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