CarVerify

Free Car Check

E651 GLE

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Red Petrol 1993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

7,746 mi
Last recorded7,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE651 GLE
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 7,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 7,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 7,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 7,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 7,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold gasket. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From feed pipe of pump to steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 7,707 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 7,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect front manifold blow. (6.1.2 (a))

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

steering rack gators perished.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 7,680 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,674 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 7,670 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 7,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 7,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 6,771 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 5,845 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 4,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 4,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 3,811 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 103,745 miles

advise far rear chassi legs started to corrode.

stone chip in zone 'B' on screen.

strongly advise nsr inner/outer sill blisterd and corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak?

rear axle bump stops perished away.

stone chip in screen.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 101,490 miles

oil leak?

rear axle bump stops perished away.

stone chip in screen.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,130 miles

slight front foot brake imbalance, 20kg

steering rack gators perished.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 94,827 miles

corrosion on offside outer sill.

nearside front brake flexible hose perished.

Fail 31 Mar 2006 94,827 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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
Full Ford Sierra Sapphire reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E651 GLE is a 1987 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 87%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 49,504 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 E651 GLE, 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 39 years old, this Ford Sierra Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E651 GLE?

You can check the full history of E651 GLE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E651 GLE registered?

E651 GLE is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 13 October 1987.

Is E651 GLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E651 GLE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E651 GLE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E651 GLE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.