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G225 WAR

1989 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG225 WAR
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,040 miles

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s and o/s sill flanges

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Dec 2008 86,040 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

corrosion to n/s and o/s sill flanges

corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2007 82,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 81,164 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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G225 WAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G225 WAR, 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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G225 WAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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