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H611 EBX

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,681 mi
Last recorded78,681 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH611 EBX
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 78,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 78,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired body sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/ inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill edges (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/ wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill edges (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,718 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 77,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 72,290 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 72,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,991 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,028 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,419 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 48,415 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,196 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,466 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 32,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 32,772 miles

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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H611 EBX is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 H611 EBX, 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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What year was H611 EBX registered?

H611 EBX is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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