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E65 SVR

1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire49,504 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE65 SVR
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,989 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 58,986 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 57,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 5 Jul 2007 53,607 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 53,594 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 52,312 miles

** exhaust emitting blue smoke under load **

** play in o/s/f suspension top mount **

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

front and rear no. plates seperating

temp fuel cap fitted

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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E65 SVR is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E65 SVR, 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 E65 SVR registered?

E65 SVR is a 1987 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E65 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E65 SVR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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