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J480 NTM

1991 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,391 mi
Last recorded25,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 NTM
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2007 25,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills slightly corroded

exhaust rear rubber perished

Pass 24 Jan 2006 20,423 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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J480 NTM is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 31,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J480 NTM, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J480 NTM registered?

J480 NTM is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J480 NTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 NTM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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