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G227 UNJ

1990 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,287 mi
Last recorded43,287 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG227 UNJ
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,287 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 42,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 42,979 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,941 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 42,941 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,660 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 42,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,252 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 40,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,493 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 39,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,416 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,823 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 38,216 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,984 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,337 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,138 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

n/s/f tyre tread on 1.6-2.0mm on outer edge

slight interaction to n/s/r sidelight

slight leak from both rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,453 miles

corrosion to o\s\r inner sill

slight leak from both rear shock absorbers

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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G227 UNJ is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G227 UNJ, 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 G227 UNJ registered?

G227 UNJ is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 4 May 1990.

Is G227 UNJ safe to buy?

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