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C8 WRS

1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,786 mi
Last recorded93,786 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,133 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to split (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to split (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

very slight play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2016 93,695 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 93,572 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 93,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 92,896 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 92,621 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 91,955 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 91,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake pipes coroding.rear disc inner surfaces deteriorating.osf tyre worn low on inner edge.slight leak nsf shock absorber.oil leaks front and rear.

slight play in steering column top bush.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,252 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all brake discs deteriorating. nsf flexible brake hose starting to perish.

park brake lever ratchet poor operation (BORDERLINE PASS!)

underbody generally coroded at rear. (BORDERLINE PASS N/S/R!)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 89,784 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 88,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C8 WRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 48,133 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 C8 WRS, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C8 WRS is a 1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 7 November 1990.

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