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G371 BLH

1990 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,916 mi
Last recorded5,916 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG371 BLH
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 5,916 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 2,317 miles

Front hoses slightly perished

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 94 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,359 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 95,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft outer boot split

slight damage to front chassis cross member

Fail 17 Sep 2008 91,109 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear driveshaft outer boot split

slight damage to front chassis cross member

Fail 12 Sep 2007 87,520 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 87,520 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 82,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant hose enlarged by carb

fuel pipe in engine bay in poor condition

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2005 78,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 78,480 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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G371 BLH is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G371 BLH, 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 G371 BLH registered?

G371 BLH is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 26 April 1990.

Is G371 BLH safe to buy?

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