1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0L Petrol · J401 SVP
1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 84,707 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J401 SVP Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2011
- 84,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J401 SVP Mileage History
- 14/09/200590,426 mi
- 19/09/200590,431 mi+5 mi
- 13/07/200693,463 mi+3,032 mi
- 23/07/200778,006 mi-15,457 mi
- 13/06/200982,118 mi+4,112 mi
- 12/03/201184,707 mi+2,589 mi
Average of roughly -1,042 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J401 SVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire (J401 SVP) between September 2005 and March 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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