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C10 SYY

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,467 mi
Last recorded2,467 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 SYY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 2,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 1,578 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,637 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 97,217 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 97,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Battery weak

Both front wheels lightly rub on the plastic inner arch liners

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front wipers smeary

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

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

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

Offside front inner constant velocity boot leaking grease

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,763 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 86,763 miles

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

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

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

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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C10 SYY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 C10 SYY, 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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What year was C10 SYY registered?

C10 SYY is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 February 1991.

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