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H817 WVO

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,423 mi
Last recorded59,423 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH817 WVO
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear inner cv boots nearside and offside deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2005 54,162 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 54,060 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges but still legal

oil leak

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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H817 WVO 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 H817 WVO, 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 H817 WVO registered?

H817 WVO is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 28 November 1990.

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