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G862 WBL

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,045 mi
Last recorded56,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 WBL
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 56,045 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 55,989 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff sill both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 55,349 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,441 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 51,943 miles

off side rear drive shaft oil seal has a slight leak

Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,821 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 45,658 miles

exhaust rattle in intermediate silencer

Pass 3 Jul 2015 44,102 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,374 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 42,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,760 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 28,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,609 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,803 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,453 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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G862 WBL is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 G862 WBL, 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 G862 WBL registered?

G862 WBL is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is G862 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G862 WBL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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