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K833 BRE

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,453 mi
Last recorded13,453 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 BRE
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,453 miles

coil springs modified.lowering hieght of suspension.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 8,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 6,425 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 6,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 4,130 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 1,754 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 99,223 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear outer driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 2 Mar 2007 96,669 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 93,802 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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K833 BRE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K833 BRE, 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 K833 BRE registered?

K833 BRE is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K833 BRE safe to buy?

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