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K862 OFY

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,225 mi
Last recorded90,225 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 OFY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 90,225 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,368 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,476 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 76,722 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 73,468 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2007 69,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,729 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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K862 OFY is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K862 OFY, 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 K862 OFY registered?

K862 OFY is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 17 February 1993.

Is K862 OFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K862 OFY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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