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K190 VCW

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,535 mi
Last recorded79,535 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 VCW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2007 79,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 75,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front number plate cracked,but legible and secure

near side rear chassis has some corrosion,but no holes

offside inner sill at rear has some corrosion,but no holes

offside outer sill is weak at rear,but no holes

Pass 1 Feb 2006 75,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked,but legible and secure

near side rear chassis has some corrosion,but no holes

offside inner sill at rear has some corrosion,but no holes

offside outer sill is weak at rear,but no holes

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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K190 VCW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K190 VCW, 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 K190 VCW registered?

K190 VCW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K190 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K190 VCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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