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G299 PGN

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

34,334 mi
Last recorded34,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 PGN
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,334 miles

Corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Evidence of corrosion to sill ends, plastic covers preventing full examination

Evidence of tyre contact to front wheel arch liners

General corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Horn poor operation

Modified track car with full harness belts, no rear seats, modified suspension and brakes

O/s headlamp deteriorated and pattern poor

Some uneven pad contact to rear brake discs

Suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,891 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Emission erratic

General age related deterioration to ball joint dust covers

General corrosion to structure and components

Heavily modified track car

Modified suspension

Rear seats, and belts and trims all removed

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Uneven wear to all tyres

Various repairs to exhaust system

Fail 31 Jul 2014 32,891 miles

Corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Emission erratic

General age related deterioration to ball joint dust covers

General corrosion to structure and components

Heavily modified track car

Modified suspension

Rear seats, and belts and trims all removed

Sports exhaust fitted, loud but not considered excessive

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Uneven wear to all tyres

Various repairs to exhaust system

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,989 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills have plastic covers

both rear brake discs are pitted

nearside rear light lens is cracked

top of steering coloum has slight movement

Fail 18 Apr 2011 30,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills have plastic covers

both rear discs are pitted

nearside rear light lens cracked

top of steering column has slight movement

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,514 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills have plastic overs

drivers window wont open

nearside rear light lens has damage

offside wing indicator a little loose

wipers do not stop on auto

Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outter sills have plastic overs

drivers window wont open

nearside rear light lens has damage

offside wing indicator a little loose

wipers do not stop on auto

Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,531 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake hose are looped

brake pedal feels soft

drivers window wont open

wiper blades dont stop on auto

Fail 31 Mar 2009 19,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake hose are looped

brake pedal feels soft

drivers window wont open

wiper blades dont stop on auto

Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,351 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 26 Nov 2007 10,309 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 6,888 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 6,812 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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G299 PGN is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 G299 PGN, 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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G299 PGN is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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