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G879 TAL

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,770 mi
Last recorded77,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 TAL
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,882 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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