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H494 HNE

1991 Ford Sapphire

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,169 mi
Last recorded5,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 HNE
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steeering column bush slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2008 5,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steeering column bush slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2007 2,836 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 2,784 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 1,217 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 1,217 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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H494 HNE is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 31,577 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 H494 HNE, 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 35 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H494 HNE registered?

H494 HNE is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 17 May 1991.

Is H494 HNE safe to buy?

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