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H498 GDV

1991 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,442 mi
Last recorded47,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH498 GDV
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 47,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 47,336 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 47,153 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,413 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,342 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 31,124 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 22,122 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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H498 GDV is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H498 GDV, 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 H498 GDV registered?

H498 GDV is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 18 June 1991.

Is H498 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H498 GDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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