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1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0L Petrol · L38 MTW

L38 MTW

1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1993. Recorded mileage 64,034 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
Year / Origin
1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
64,034 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1993cc

L38 MTW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
  • 64,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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L38 MTW Mileage History

  1. 18/05/202261,873 mi
  2. 19/05/202362,454 mi+581 mi
  3. 22/05/202462,668 mi+214 mi
  4. 20/05/202563,245 mi+577 mi
  5. 22/05/202664,034 mi+789 mi

Average of roughly 539 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L38 MTW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 06:19
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire (L38 MTW) between May 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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