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H949 OPU

1991 Ford Sapphire

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,694 mi
Last recorded28,694 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 OPU
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,795 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 9,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 9,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,535 miles

centre exhaust box internals loose

slight signs of perishing to both sides front flexible brake pipes †

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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H949 OPU is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H949 OPU, 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 H949 OPU registered?

H949 OPU is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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