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C29 WTH

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 WTH
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,981 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 99,760 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,593 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 99,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in lower steering column bush

Fail 18 May 2020 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

alt belts loose

exhaust clamp loose

slight play in lower steering column bush

washers poor n/s/f

Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,189 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,686 miles

bottom steering colum bush rising up colum

Fail 9 Aug 2014 98,686 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bottom steering colum bush rising up colum

Pass 21 May 2013 98,501 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 98,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 97,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,488 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 96,313 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,687 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 90,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2006 88,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,892 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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C29 WTH is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C29 WTH, 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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C29 WTH is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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