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F600 CEW

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,264 mi
Last recorded93,264 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire51,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF600 CEW
MakeFord
ModelSierra Sapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 93,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 92,858 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,176 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 92,416 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,133 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 92,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 91,471 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 90,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front service brake below effieciency

Fail 20 Jul 2019 90,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front service brake below effieciency

Pass 21 Jul 2018 89,734 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,047 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,047 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 88,413 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,560 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 86,800 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 85,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 84,728 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 83,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 82,421 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 81,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 78,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F600 CEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 51,009 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 F600 CEW, 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 37 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 F600 CEW registered?

F600 CEW is a 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F600 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F600 CEW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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