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L101 UAM

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,463 mi
Last recorded42,463 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL101 UAM
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 42,463 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,478 miles

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r park brake performance lower than o/s

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f/brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2014 40,478 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r park brake performance lower than o/s

o/s/f brake grabbing slightly

o/s/f/brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 126,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 22,771 miles

advise both rear inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,410 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 21,405 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2007 19,555 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 13,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

free play in lower steering colum bush

slight engine oil leak

surface corrossion on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jul 2006 13,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

free play in lower steering colum bush

slight engine oil leak

surface corrossion on underside of vehicle

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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L101 UAM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L101 UAM, 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 L101 UAM registered?

L101 UAM is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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