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G37 BLF

1990 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,891 mi
Last recorded32,891 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG37 BLF
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 32,296 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,427 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 20,426 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 9,968 miles

rear spoiler insecure

Fail 15 Feb 2006 9,968 miles

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

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

rear spoiler insecure

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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G37 BLF is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G37 BLF, 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 G37 BLF registered?

G37 BLF is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G37 BLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G37 BLF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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