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G989 YMO

1989 Ford Sapphire

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,790 mi
Last recorded1,790 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 YMO
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 1,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 91,506 miles

all four shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 28 Oct 2009 86,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,247 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 79,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 72,874 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 66,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 66,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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G989 YMO is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G989 YMO, 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 G989 YMO registered?

G989 YMO is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 21 October 1989.

Is G989 YMO safe to buy?

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