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H732 JPU

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,763 mi
Last recorded12,763 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH732 JPU
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 12,763 miles

Front discs in poor condition

various engine and diff oillleaks

Fail 11 Apr 2019 12,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

differential oil leak

various engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2018 11,620 miles

Minor engine oilleaks

Minor oilleak on rear differential

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 11,620 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor engine oilleaks

Minor oilleak on rear differential

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 9,818 miles

Diff area oil leak

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe rusting and slight damage

Fail 4 Apr 2017 9,788 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Differential oil leak

Engine oil leak

Fuel pipe slightly damaged Rusting (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 6,177 miles

diff oil leak onto exhaust system

Fail 8 Apr 2016 6,083 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

diff oil leak onto exhaust system

Pass 9 Apr 2015 1,634 miles

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

minor engine oilleaks

oilleak on diff unit

Fail 2 Apr 2015 1,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor engine oilleaks

oilleak on diff unit

Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,990 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 96,574 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,268 miles

All 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear cv boot deteriorated

rear diff leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,268 miles

All 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear cv boot deteriorated

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,159 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All 4 tyres getting close to legal limit

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear cv boot deteriorated

rear diff leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 89,779 miles

oil leak on rear axle

Fail 6 Apr 2011 89,745 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,756 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

cv joint gatiter spilt near side rear

Pass 7 Apr 2009 84,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,237 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,327 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,245 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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H732 JPU is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H732 JPU, 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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H732 JPU is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 7 September 1990.

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