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C5 SYW

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,771 mi
Last recorded26,771 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SYW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 26,771 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 25,581 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,044 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 25,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front only one washer jet working but provides sufficient water to clear screen

Pass 18 May 2011 106,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 98,066 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 98,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 95,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 94,136 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 93,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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C5 SYW is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 SYW, 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 C5 SYW registered?

C5 SYW is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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