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1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire 1.8 GL
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025 • Lot 51
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire GL, a rear-wheel-drive saloon, features a 1.8L engine and has been owned by one registered keeper since new. With only 99,026 miles and stored in a dry garage since 2017, it requires some recommissioning before being road-ready.

Condition
7
Stored since 2017, needs minor work.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
99,026 miles
F654CCY
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
One owner from new; always garaged; only 99,026 miles; fresh from long term storageThe 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire GL was a practical, rear-wheel-drive saloon with a 1.8L engine, offering smooth performance and understated style.
Popular among families and fleet buyers, it balanced comfort and reliability.
Today, it’s a nostalgic classic, appreciated for its simplicity, solid build, and connection to Ford’s motorsport heritage.This example was first registered in January 1989 and has only had one registered keeper from new, covering just 99,026 miles.Last used on the road in 2017 and has been stored in a dry garage since, we haven’t tried to start the vehicle as it would be prudent to change the fuels, filters and belts beforehand.The paperwork includes the current V5C and the old blue logbook.Contact: [Email]
Points of note
£605
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£5,555
Median Price (Since 2020)
£22,400
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Invalid
Test Failed on Feb 07 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
99,023 miles
Registration Date
1989-01-20
MOT History
Failed
On Feb 07 2017 with 99,023 miles
There were 17 defects noted.
Fail:
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/floor (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack points (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jack points (2.4.A.3)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Oil leak
- vehicle excessively undersealed
Passed
On Jan 18 2016 with 98,382 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- engine oil leak
Failed
On Jan 13 2016 with 98,382 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill inner&outter (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- engine oil leak
Passed
On Jan 27 2015 with 97,583 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- both sill slight corrosion
- underside corrosion
- Oil leak
Passed
On Jan 23 2014 with 96,619 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- underside corrosion
Failed
On Jan 23 2014 with 96,608 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
User Entered:
- underside corrosion
Passed
On Feb 06 2013 with 95,084 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Failed
On Feb 05 2013 with 95,079 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed
On Jan 26 2012 with 93,395 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Failed
On Jan 25 2012 with 93,395 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Passed
On Feb 01 2011 with 91,650 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Passed
On Jan 19 2010 with 89,268 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
User Entered:
- Rear body member slightly corroded.
Failed
On Jan 18 2010 with 89,268 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory:
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
User Entered:
- Rear body member slightly corroded.
Passed
On Jan 27 2009 with 86,949 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion to main brake pipe
- both sills been replaced
- corrosion to n/s/r floor
- gearbox mounting worn
Failed
On Jan 14 2009 with 86,838 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- (Dangerous) Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
User Entered:
- corrosion to main brake pipe
- both sills been replaced
- corrosion to n/s/r floor
Passed
On Jan 22 2008 with 83,877 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- slight oil leak from rear diff
- boot floor has corrosion
- rear cross member corroded
Failed
On Jan 11 2008 with 83,822 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Nail in nearside rear tyre
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- slight oil leak from rear diff
- boot floor has corrosion
- rear cross member corroded
Passed
On Jan 17 2007 with 80,751 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
User Entered:
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
Passed
On Jan 13 2006 with 77,676 miles

