1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.6L Petrol · G935 FDA
1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 50,270 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G935 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 50,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G935 FDA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire (G935 FDA) between February 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
G935 FDA Mileage History
- 28/02/202349,361 mi
- 08/03/202349,383 mi+22 mi
- 10/04/202450,012 mi+629 mi
- 23/07/202550,270 mi+258 mi
- 01/08/202550,270 mi
Average of roughly 375 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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