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G982 WTW

1990 Ford Sapphire

Grey Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Sapphire49,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG982 WTW
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 69,125 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,961 miles

after market exhaust fitted

both sides front floors corroded

front number plate damaged

slight earth fault on rear light units

slight exhaust blows at clamps

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

tempary repairs to exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2011 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

after market exhaust fitted

both sides front floors corroded

front number plate damaged

slight earth fault on rear light units

slight exhaust blows at clamps

slight oil leak

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

tempary repairs to exhaust

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,367 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s and o/s c/v boots perished

Fail 24 Aug 2010 57,346 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s and o/s c/v boots perished

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,828 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 42,274 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 38,081 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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G982 WTW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire in Grey with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1990 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,974 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 G982 WTW, 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 36 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G982 WTW registered?

G982 WTW is a 1990 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 18 July 1990.

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