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H543 WWR

1991 Ford Sapphire

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,865 mi
Last recorded26,865 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH543 WWR
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 26,865 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 26,426 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 25,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 23,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 22,728 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,285 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 21,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 20,125 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 20,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,257 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 16,735 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 16,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 15,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 13,845 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 13,837 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 12,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 12,475 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,857 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 9,388 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,388 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 7,553 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 7,494 miles

Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 5,323 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 1,771 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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H543 WWR is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 H543 WWR, 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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H543 WWR is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 14 June 1991.

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