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C18 SYY

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,364 mi
Last recorded4,364 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SYY
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 4,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 4,034 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 2,911 miles

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 1,998 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 1,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 1,554 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 1,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 98,935 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 25 Jan 2018 98,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished inner edge

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre badly perished inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 92,911 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 92,110 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,585 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,326 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,802 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,665 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 80,866 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,234 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 78,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,423 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,532 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 SYY is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C18 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 36 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 C18 SYY registered?

C18 SYY is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 8 March 1990.

Is C18 SYY safe to buy?

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