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G956 VTM

1989 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,294 mi
Last recorded97,294 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Ford Sapphire51,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG956 VTM
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 97,110 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,899 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,703 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Middle box mounting split- secured by owner (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Beginning to split and allow grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1 x small cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Beginning to split and allow grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,369 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 93,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,559 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 84,583 miles

O/S/R Brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2014 77,594 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,108 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2012 72,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,634 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 65,697 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,267 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,008 miles

Engine oil leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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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G956 VTM is a 1989 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G956 VTM, 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 G956 VTM registered?

G956 VTM is a 1989 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 24 November 1989.

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