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C8 YBT

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,375 mi
Last recorded111,375 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 YBT
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,375 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2023 111,373 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 11,035 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 10,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 9,515 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2018 8,599 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 7,856 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 106,331 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 99,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,122 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,848 miles

offside head light aim on upper limit boarder line pass

parking brake effort low boarder line pass

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,663 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 95,799 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 91,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 81,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 83,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 83,760 miles

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 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.

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