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H508 KVW

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,570 mi
Last recorded64,570 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH508 KVW
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2006 64,570 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 64,570 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r chassis corroded †both front compliense bushes worn

Pass 11 Oct 2005 62,050 miles

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

n/s washer jet weak

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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H508 KVW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 H508 KVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H508 KVW?

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What year was H508 KVW registered?

H508 KVW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H508 KVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H508 KVW 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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