MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,334 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front to rear fuel pipes corroded.
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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