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G430 KAW

1990 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 KAW
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 74,103 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 73,557 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,579 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,809 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 71,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,310 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 69,244 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,088 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 69,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,787 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 67,787 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,993 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 62,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,577 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,985 miles

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

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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G430 KAW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G430 KAW, 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 G430 KAW registered?

G430 KAW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 2 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G430 KAW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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