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368 YVX

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,948 mi
Last recorded77,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration368 YVX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 77,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 77,715 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 77,126 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,838 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator cap not sealing under pressure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,838 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator cap not sealing under pressure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,183 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2011 75,231 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 75,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,414 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 74,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,032 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Power steering pump damp

Pass 22 Dec 2006 68,800 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 68,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2005 67,329 miles

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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368 YVX is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 48,349 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 368 YVX, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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368 YVX is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 21 February 1991.

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