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A21 RPK

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

37,178 mi
Last recorded37,178 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 RPK
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 37,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 37,018 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 36,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 36,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,639 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,367 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,836 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 35,268 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 3 Jun 2016 33,519 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 33,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 33,329 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2015 33,306 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2014 32,764 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2014 32,764 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 32,043 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 32,043 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,752 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 31,752 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,493 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 30,493 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,466 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 29,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,726 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 25,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 122,967 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 122,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 120,984 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 20,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Feb 2006 17,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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A21 RPK is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 A21 RPK, 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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A21 RPK is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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