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G195 NKP

1989 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,082 mi
Last recorded82,082 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG195 NKP
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 82,082 miles

both outer sills starting to corode.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 80,243 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,076 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,076 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G195 NKP is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 G195 NKP, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G195 NKP registered?

G195 NKP is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G195 NKP safe to buy?

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