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G284 YAR

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,969 mi
Last recorded17,969 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG284 YAR
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2007 17,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 17,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 11,304 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 11,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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G284 YAR is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G284 YAR, 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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G284 YAR is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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