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B23 JRL

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

25,158 mi
Last recorded25,158 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 JRL
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 25,158 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 23,686 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 22,590 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 20,811 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 20,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 20,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 20,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 20,018 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 20,011 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,587 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,821 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 16,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 16,476 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 16,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 15,145 miles

corrosion to offside rear chassis

deep corosion to off side & nearside rear backing sills

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2007 14,733 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion started to off side & near side rear inner backing sillsand rear chassis

Pass 5 May 2006 12,669 miles

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

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

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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B23 JRL is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B23 JRL, 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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B23 JRL is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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