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G390 MVO

1989 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,825 mi
Last recorded68,825 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 MVO
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs rusty,and pitted

both front hoses deteriorating

sills rusty sill backs rusty

some wear in front susp arms

Pass 14 Jan 2008 66,544 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airleak on engine

both front hoses deteriorating

engine smoking

front discs pitted

front shocks weak

n/s tyre cracking

rear susp arms rusty

wear in anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,790 miles

shocks getting weakdiscs rustyrear brake pipe rusty †

Fail 22 Jan 2007 63,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

n/s mirror damaged †front shock getting weak †engine air pipe broken †front discs rusty †o/s/rear brake pipe rusty †

Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,183 miles

both outer sills erupting

near side rear drive outer boot split

oil leak

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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G390 MVO is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G390 MVO, 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 G390 MVO registered?

G390 MVO is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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