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G952 HWY

1989 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,807 mi
Last recorded14,807 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 HWY
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 14,807 miles

Air filter insecure.

Both rear flexible brake hoses incorrectly fitted.

Front bumper insecure.

Front stetched tyres show some of the beading.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Seepage at power steering pump.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 14,805 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At rear flexi joint. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking At flexi joint. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Air filter insecure.

Both rear flexible brake hoses incorrectly fitted.

Front bumper insecure.

Front stetched tyres show some of the beading.

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Seepage at power steering pump.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 1,406 miles

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,840 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 85,789 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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G952 HWY is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 1,993cc 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 G952 HWY, 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 G952 HWY registered?

G952 HWY is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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