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H102 GDX

1991 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,892 mi
Last recorded20,892 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH102 GDX
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2006 14,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine water pump leaking

offside rear brake performance low (foot and park)

oil leak from differential

Pass 5 Dec 2006 14,867 miles

engine water pump leaking

offside rear brake performance low (foot and park)

oil leak from differential

Pass 1 Dec 2005 8,871 miles

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

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust rear mounting perished

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear light damaged

small crack in exhaust manifold

steering column bush in bulkhead worn

Fail 1 Dec 2005 8,871 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

exhaust rear mounting perished

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

offside rear ligt damaged

small crack in exhaust manifold

steering column bush in bulkhead worn

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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H102 GDX is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 31,577 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 H102 GDX, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H102 GDX registered?

H102 GDX is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H102 GDX safe to buy?

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