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K780 GRA

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,604 mi
Last recorded48,604 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK780 GRA
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 48,604 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 47,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,425 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 39,902 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,742 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 37,601 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 31,379 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 31,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,267 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front suspension lower arm bushes perished

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside headlamp wet inside

rear flexi ferrules poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 24,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 24,838 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 19,988 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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K780 GRA is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K780 GRA, 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 K780 GRA registered?

K780 GRA is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K780 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K780 GRA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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