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C9 SSV

1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,244 mi
Last recorded33,244 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire50,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SSV
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 33,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 32,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 31,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 30,978 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 30,412 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 29,118 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 27,393 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 24,087 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front, mid and rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front to back inner sill slightly corroding

offside front wiperblade rubber peeling at ends

Fail 30 Jan 2017 24,078 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement loose (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak

front, mid and rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front to back inner sill slightly corroding

offside front wiperblade rubber peeling at ends

Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,972 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

passenger mirror slightly insecure

steering uj has slight play detected

Fail 29 Feb 2016 23,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

passenger mirror slightly insecure

steering uj has slight play detected

Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,857 miles

fresh waxoil applyed underside

Pass 14 Feb 2014 20,731 miles

ns & os front susp area corroded

rear rigid brake pipes corroded

underside undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2013 18,459 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,159 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 9,430 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 9,418 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 7,316 miles

Non cat emission test carried out.

Offside front inner CVboot split.

Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,354 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 5,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 662 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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C9 SSV is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 50,392 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 C9 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 34 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C9 SSV is a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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