1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0L Petrol · E170 NWK

The 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 10,405 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this follows four consecutive annual passes from December 2021 through December 2024 with no advisories raised. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening or recurring fault pattern across the five-year DVSA record. The odometer shows just 10,405 miles against 38 years of age, equating to roughly 274 miles per year. The record confirms a flat mileage line: the December 2024 and December 2025 tests both sit at or below this figure with no accumulation between them, and no earlier entries exist to show prior use. Such low, static mileage over a long period implies the car has stood unused for extended spells rather than covered gentle regular distance. A buyer should still inspect the vehicle in person for age-related degradation that MOT passes do not always capture on a lightly used classic. Prolonged standing commonly degrades suspension bushes, tyres, and brake calipers through perishing and seizure even when the tester records no defect. The Sierra's chassis and sills demand close scrutiny for structural corrosion given its 1988 build and intermittent use. Although the test history is sparse and clean, the absence of advisories across five passes does not certify component condition today. We recommend a physical check of brake discs for rust pitting, flexible fuel and coolant hoses for cracking, and the exhaust system for internal rot before purchase.