MOT Status
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64,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
inner drive shaft gaiters insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
inner drive shaft gaiters insecure
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L38 MTW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 L38 MTW, 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 L38 MTW registered?
L38 MTW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 8 September 1993.
Is L38 MTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for L38 MTW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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