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K194 VCW

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,061 mi
Last recorded91,061 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire55,142 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 VCW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2006 91,061 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 91,049 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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K194 VCW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K194 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K194 VCW registered?

K194 VCW is a 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K194 VCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K194 VCW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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