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K831 FJN

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,504 mi
Last recorded21,504 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 FJN
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,504 miles

exhaust rear silencer is very close to n/s/r tyre

front bumper insecure n/s/f

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

play in bottom steering column bush

Fail 8 Apr 2008 21,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

exhaust rear silencer is very close to n/s/r tyre

front bumper insecure n/s/f

n/s door mirror insecure

o/s/f indicator lens cover missing

play in bottom steering column bush

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 16,920 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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K831 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K831 FJN, 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 K831 FJN registered?

K831 FJN is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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