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G378 AOO

1990 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG378 AOO
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,778 miles

Inner cills slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,360 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,441 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 68,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,564 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 60,450 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 59,241 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 57,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,323 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2008 53,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 50,292 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 46,558 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 46,558 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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G378 AOO is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G378 AOO, 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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G378 AOO is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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