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G377 EAB

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

8,739 mi
Last recorded8,739 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG377 EAB
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,739 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 8,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 4,613 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 4,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2006 3,880 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 3,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2006 3,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes 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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G377 EAB is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 G377 EAB, 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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G377 EAB is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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