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C8 SRS

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 SRS
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 96,807 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,741 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 96,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 96,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,021 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,348 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,259 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 95,567 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,143 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 92,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 92,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,058 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 93,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,859 miles

Non regulated cat vehicle Vehicle is not fitted with a closed loop system

Fail 21 Aug 2009 91,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Non regulated cat vehicle Vehicle is not fitted with a closed loop system

Pass 1 Jun 2009 81,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,859 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 71,970 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 92,650 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 70,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 90,196 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner cv boot split

rear diff. leaking

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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C8 SRS is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 C8 SRS, 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.

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What year was C8 SRS registered?

C8 SRS is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is C8 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 SRS shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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