Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura I (1992)
1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura I
CarHunch is tracking 209 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura I vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1992 Sierra Sapphire is in serious trouble: just 30% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% pass rate across 208 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the virtually complete failure to meet current emissions and safety standards makes these cars largely unroadworthy by modern requirements.
At an average mileage of 43,000 miles for a 32-year-old car, these are lightly-driven examples, yet they're still failing en masse—suggesting age-related decay rather than wear is the culprit. If you're considering one, expect substantial remedial work on suspension, brakes, and emissions systems before it'll pass an MOT; unless you're restoring it as a hobby project, this is not a practical everyday car.
We have 209 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura I vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1992 Ford Sierra Sapphire Azura I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 208 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
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