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C6 SSV

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,440 mi
Last recorded59,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 SSV
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 59,440 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 59,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear brake hose ferules and both rear wheel brake pipes.

Offside front floor corroding.

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column lower bush worn.

Fail 1 Aug 2025 59,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion on rear brake hose ferules and both rear wheel brake pipes.

Offside front floor corroding.

Offside headlamp aim slightly low.

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column lower bush worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,805 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 58,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 58,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 56,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2013 55,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 55,057 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 55,043 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2007 50,740 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Accident damage to front of vehicle

Front bumper missing

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 48,533 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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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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C6 SSV is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C6 SSV, 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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What year was C6 SSV registered?

C6 SSV is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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