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K117 VLJ

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

7,743 mi
Last recorded7,743 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,743 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 7,743 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 7,426 miles

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?

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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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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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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