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H918 HAD

1991 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,936 mi
Last recorded34,936 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH918 HAD
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2023 34,936 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,508 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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H918 HAD is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H918 HAD, 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 H918 HAD registered?

H918 HAD is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 17 January 1991.

Is H918 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H918 HAD shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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