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G397 SKM

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,667 mi
Last recorded31,667 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG397 SKM
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,818 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 18,766 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 18,766 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 13,432 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 10,935 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 7,908 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 7,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 4,760 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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G397 SKM is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G397 SKM, 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 G397 SKM registered?

G397 SKM is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G397 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G397 SKM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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