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K87 TKL

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,565 mi
Last recorded13,565 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK87 TKL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 13,565 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

i)Front number plate deteriorating.ii)Flicker on near side rear position lamp with indicator.iii)Both windscreen wipers smear and rub.iv)Blow on exhaust system manifold joint.

v)Engine smokes on idle and acceleration.vi)Front bumper damaged on off side.vii)Play in Off side front track control arm bush(es).

Fail 29 Nov 2011 13,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

i)Front number plate deteriorating.ii)Flicker on near side rear position lamp with indicator.iii)Both windscreen wipers smear and rub.iv)Blow on exhaust system manifold joint.

v)Engine smokes on idle and acceleration.vi)Front bumper damaged on off side.vii)Play in Off side front track control arm bush(es).

Pass 6 Dec 2010 94,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,957 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front discs wearing thin.

Pass 4 Nov 2009 79,439 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,193 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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K87 TKL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K87 TKL, 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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K87 TKL is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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