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B19 BVC

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,831 mi
Last recorded71,831 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BVC
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 71,831 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 71,818 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 70,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 69,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 68,914 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in paint (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 68,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 66,126 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 65,605 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 57,286 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 51,065 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 51,065 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,913 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,030 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,376 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,542 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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B19 BVC is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 B19 BVC, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 BVC is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 6 April 1990.

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