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D8 DES

1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,527 mi
Last recorded8,527 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire48,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DES
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 8,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 8,367 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 8,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 8,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 7,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 7,885 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 7,667 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,544 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 7,544 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 7,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 6,857 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 6,625 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 6,392 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 6,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 May 2013 6,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 5,846 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 5,544 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 5,028 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 4,521 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 3,916 miles

n/s/r ferrule corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2005 102,950 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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D8 DES is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D8 DES, 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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What year was D8 DES registered?

D8 DES is a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 19 November 1991.

Is D8 DES safe to buy?

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