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K833 OUF

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

36,328 mi
Last recorded36,328 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 OUF
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 36,328 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 35,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 35,489 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 33,750 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 32,815 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 32,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,010 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,117 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 27,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,256 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 26,256 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2014 21,843 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 21,843 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,290 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 11,285 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 7,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 99,822 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 95,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 91,928 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 89,382 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 86,652 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 86,568 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2005 86,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear chassic corrioned

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 OUF is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

K833 OUF is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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