MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,301 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
both front flexi brake hoses perished
offside front tyre starting to wear on edges
offside rear inner arch corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
play in both front lower suspension arm inner and outer bushes
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
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K978 FVW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 K978 FVW, 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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K978 FVW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 February 1993.
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