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G741 RKK

1989 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG741 RKK
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 55,164 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 54,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,527 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 54,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,075 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion to offside & nearside inner & outer sills.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,521 miles

surface corrosion to offside & nearside inner & outer sills.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,754 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 52,750 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,267 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,828 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 51,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 51,091 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 51,090 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion to n/s outer sill at rear.

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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G741 RKK is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G741 RKK, 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 G741 RKK registered?

G741 RKK is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 9 November 1989.

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