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G541 UDL

1989 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,926 mi
Last recorded71,926 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG541 UDL
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 71,926 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 71,926 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn to max † †tca bushes worn to max

Pass 24 May 2006 70,744 miles

front brake discs and pads worn to max † †slight wear in front tca bushes †

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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G541 UDL is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 G541 UDL, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G541 UDL registered?

G541 UDL is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is G541 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G541 UDL shows 3 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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