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B10 SPT

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,900 mi
Last recorded27,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 SPT
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 27,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 27,877 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 27,759 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 27,574 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 26,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 26,070 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,614 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 21,614 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f seat back slightly insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2011 21,614 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

plastic sill covers insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,907 miles

215/35/18

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all rear brake pipes are corroded recommend replacement

both rear tyres have low tread on shoulders

corrosion at offside front floor

speedo cable resting on exhaust

Fail 2 Jul 2010 19,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

215/35/18

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise all rear brake pipes are corroded recommend replacement

both rear tyres have low tread on shoulders

corrosion at offside front floor

speedo cable resting on exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2009 18,157 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 18,139 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,070 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 14,613 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 11,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres bald on inner edge but not showing cords at time of test

o/s/r caliper binding slightly

rear tyres bald on inner edge but not showig cords at time of test

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 May 2006 11,698 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front tyres bald on inner edge but not showing cords at time of test

o/s/r caliper binding slightly

rear tyres bald on inner edge but not showig cords at time of test

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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B10 SPT is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 B10 SPT, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B10 SPT is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 24 September 1989.

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