MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak on engine
poor fitting exhaust
under side of vehicle excessively undersealed unable to examine fully
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?
Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G879 TAL is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G879 TAL, 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 G879 TAL registered?
G879 TAL is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 24 May 1990.
Is G879 TAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G879 TAL 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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