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G366 SMV

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,614 mi
Last recorded19,614 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG366 SMV
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,614 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 19,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 17,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 115,242 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 13,210 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,228 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,738 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 1,633 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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G366 SMV is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G366 SMV, 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 G366 SMV registered?

G366 SMV is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 14 February 1990.

Is G366 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G366 SMV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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