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C8 SWO

1992 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra48,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SWO
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,741 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 72,533 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 72,516 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,492 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,366 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,284 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 72,081 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 71,765 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre cracked

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 70,927 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 70,927 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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C8 SWO is a 1992 Ford Sierra in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 48,936 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 SWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Sierra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 SWO registered?

C8 SWO is a 1992 Ford Sierra, first registered on 1 April 1992.

Is C8 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 SWO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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