MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,743 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
REAR BUMPER LOOSE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
GENERAL VEHICLE CORROSION
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT DISCS WORN
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
REAR BUMPER LOOSE
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
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K117 VLJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 K117 VLJ, 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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How do I check the history of K117 VLJ?
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What year was K117 VLJ registered?
K117 VLJ is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 4 February 1993.
Is K117 VLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for K117 VLJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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