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G540 EHC

1990 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG540 EHC
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,336 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 55,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,001 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW O/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,571 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW KEEP CHECK ON FRONT PADS WEARING LOW SLIGHT WEAR ON O/S/F AND N/S/F TCA BUSHES

Pass 30 Jul 2008 53,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 52,195 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,195 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,455 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 50,455 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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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G540 EHC is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G540 EHC, 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 G540 EHC registered?

G540 EHC is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 7 March 1990.

Is G540 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G540 EHC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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