MOT Status
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111,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion to underneath vehicle and heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (main run) (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering column bush (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion to both rear inner sills.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to brake pipes under bonnet
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside head light aim on upper limit boarder line pass
parking brake effort low boarder line pass
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Sierra Sapphire?
Based on 45,605 MOT tests across 9,774 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C8 YBT is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 C8 YBT, 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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C8 YBT is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is C8 YBT safe to buy?
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