MOT Status
Mileage
75,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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An item not tested (Manual)
Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
temporary fuel cap fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?
Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G949 UBW is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 G949 UBW, 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 G949 UBW registered?
G949 UBW is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 27 November 1989.
Is G949 UBW safe to buy?
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Does G949 UBW have outstanding finance?
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