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K881 DGM

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,485 mi
Last recorded69,485 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK881 DGM
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 69,485 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 69,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 65,527 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR TAPED

N/S OF FRONT BUMPER TAPED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

PETROL PIPES CORRODING

REAR CHASSIS CORRODING

REAR NUNBER PLATE BLEMISHED

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED AT REAR NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Pass 7 Feb 2008 65,527 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR TAPED

N/S OF FRONT BUMPER TAPED

Nail in offside rear tyre

PETROL PIPES CORRODING

REAR CHASSIS CORRODING

REAR NUNBER PLATE BLEMISHED

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S OUTER SILL CORRODED AT REAR NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE

Pass 6 Nov 2006 61,597 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 61,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

STRONG ADVISORY. EMISSIONS EXCESSIVE ON IDLE H.C. 3200 ppm but ok at 2500 rpm

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

n/s door mirror cracked

n/s rear chassis corroding

n/s rear chassis corroding

o/s rear tyre inner edge getting low

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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K881 DGM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K881 DGM, 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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K881 DGM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 13 January 1993.

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