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G792 SBH

1989 Ford Sapphire

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,575 mi
Last recorded89,575 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG792 SBH
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2008 89,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear drive shaft gators split

Pass 20 Jul 2007 86,680 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 84,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 84,713 miles

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

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

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

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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G792 SBH is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G792 SBH, 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 G792 SBH registered?

G792 SBH is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 10 August 1989.

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