Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco (1991)
1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco
CarHunch is tracking 163 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco has a 0% first-time pass rate across 163 vehicles tested, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of these cars failed its MOT on first attempt. The petrol models (125 of the 163) fared no better at 0%, and while no dangerous defects were recorded, the complete absence of passes suggests these are either heavily worn examples or the cohort represents vehicles in genuinely poor condition.
With a median reliability score of just 50, these Sierras are at the bottom end of the usability spectrum; they're old enough (33+ years) that surviving examples are likely to need significant work. If you're seriously considering one, treat it as a restoration or repair project rather than a ready-to-drive purchase—budget for multiple MOT failures and substantial mechanical attention before it becomes roadworthy.
We have 163 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire Fresco
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 (77%) | 125 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (23%) | 38 | 0% | 0 |
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