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G274 YAR

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,747 mi
Last recorded35,747 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG274 YAR
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 35,747 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 35,745 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 35,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,897 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,650 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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G274 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G274 YAR, 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 G274 YAR registered?

G274 YAR is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 14 November 1989.

Is G274 YAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G274 YAR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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