Ford Sierra Sapphire Gl (1988)
1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Gl
CarHunch is tracking 12,369 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Gl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire GL shows a 0% first-time pass rate across 12,369 vehicles tested, which is dramatically below the UK average of 80% and suggests systematic failures rather than isolated issues. No vehicles in this cohort recorded any dangerous defects, which is the only positive signal in otherwise deeply concerning data.
The zero failures and advisories recorded is a data anomaly—likely these vehicles are either not being MOT'd anymore or the testing records are incomplete—so treat this verdict with caution. At an average mileage of 62,343 miles for a 1988 model, any surviving examples are genuinely rare survivors; if you're considering one, budget for a full pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic vehicles and expect significant restoration work.
We have 12,369 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Gl 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 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire Gl
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%) | 12,324 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 40 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 33.3% | 2 |
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