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D4 MRS

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 MRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 93,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 93,099 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 92,558 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 89,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 87,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 87,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,942 miles

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

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s and n/s rear drop sills very rusty att.soon

surface rust on underbody and chassis.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,942 miles

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

Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

o/s and n/s rear drop sills very rusty att.soon

surface rust on underbody and chassis.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 90,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s and n/s/front floor damage near jacking points

Pass 4 Jul 2011 90,709 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/front floor damage near jacking points

Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,107 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 5,809 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 4,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 1,926 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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D4 MRS is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 D4 MRS, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D4 MRS is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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