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B19 NPR

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,580 mi
Last recorded98,580 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 NPR
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 98,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 97,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 96,444 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 94,508 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 92,857 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 89,678 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,964 miles

both front floor pans corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 88,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front floor pans corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 85,265 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 37,796 miles

slight corrosion on offside front seat mount, offside rear inner sill and rear inner arches

slight movement in both front track control arm inner bushes

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in lower steering column bush

Pass 26 Nov 2013 27,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 22,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,123 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,254 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 97,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 91,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 85,537 miles

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

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 NPR is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 NPR, 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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B19 NPR is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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