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H435 TRM

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,205 mi
Last recorded81,205 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH435 TRM
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 81,205 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 81,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER AND INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,204 miles

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak AT ENGINE ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,216 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,974 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre cracking 195/65/14

o/s & n/s/f tyres cracking 195/65/14

Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,943 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2013 38,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2012 36,522 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s outersill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,717 miles

n/s outersill corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,443 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 30,443 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H435 TRM is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H435 TRM, 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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H435 TRM is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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