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F318 RVX

1989 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,703 mi
Last recorded39,703 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 RVX
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,703 miles

both headlamps just achieve an acceptable pattern recommend renewal

nearside front tyre splitting in treads

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,441 miles

headlamps slightly dim

towbar electrics not working

Pass 14 Feb 2011 37,340 miles

advise head lamp out put slightly reduced

advise slight binding off side hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,918 miles

advise condensation head lamp glasses

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,878 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,407 miles

advise condensation head lights

advise near side mirror glass cracked

strong advise on off side front tyre wall splits advise to change very soon

Pass 19 Feb 2007 31,716 miles

advise off side rear slight bind on brake

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,285 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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F318 RVX is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 51,828 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 F318 RVX, 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 37 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F318 RVX registered?

F318 RVX is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 24 April 1989.

Is F318 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 RVX shows 8 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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