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C18 SYX

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,873 mi
Last recorded42,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SYX
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,873 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 41,023 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 39,621 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 35,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 34,541 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 33,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,768 miles

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

o/s/r outer arch corroded

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,038 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 27,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 14,542 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 12,855 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,836 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 9,809 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 7,371 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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C18 SYX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 C18 SYX, 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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C18 SYX is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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