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H830 PVW

1990 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,169 mi
Last recorded82,169 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH830 PVW
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 82,169 miles

bottom column bush worn/play..

front flexi pipes perished..

wipers weak clearing screen..

Fail 22 Oct 2007 82,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

bottom column bush worn/play..

front flexi pipes perished..

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,365 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front flexi pipes splitting/perished..

fuel pipes heavily corroded...

n/s/r outer sill area corroded/weak..

o/s & n/s rear flexi ferrules corroded/weak..

o/s/r handbake has minimal performance...

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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H830 PVW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H830 PVW, 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 H830 PVW registered?

H830 PVW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 3 December 1990.

Is H830 PVW safe to buy?

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