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G49 RAU

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,439 mi
Last recorded22,439 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG49 RAU
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 22,439 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 22,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 21,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 20,503 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 19,824 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 18,148 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 16,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 15,033 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 13,969 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 13,969 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,614 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 11,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,486 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 6,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 3,483 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 99,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 97,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both side outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Oct 2006 97,151 miles

both side outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2005 94,276 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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G49 RAU is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G49 RAU, 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 G49 RAU registered?

G49 RAU is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 19 January 1990.

Is G49 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G49 RAU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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