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H477 MCF

1991 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,579 mi
Last recorded83,579 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH477 MCF
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 83,579 miles

n/s/r/ inner C V boot split

rear brake pads worn

Fail 2 Oct 2006 83,502 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r cv boot split

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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H477 MCF is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H477 MCF, 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.

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What year was H477 MCF registered?

H477 MCF is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H477 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H477 MCF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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