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C19 COS

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,710 mi
Last recorded89,710 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 COS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 89,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 89,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,322 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 33,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,707 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 31,711 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,710 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,194 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,194 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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C19 COS is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C19 COS, 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 C19 COS registered?

C19 COS is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is C19 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 COS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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