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G18 KOS

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

37,298 mi
Last recorded37,298 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 KOS
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 37,298 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,165 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 36,880 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 36,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 35,870 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 35,306 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 35,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 34,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 33,103 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,919 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,946 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

underside covered with underseal

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,762 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
2,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 202
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
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G18 KOS is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,974 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 202 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 KOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 KOS registered?

G18 KOS is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 8 June 1990.

Is G18 KOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 KOS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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