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J170 RDC

1991 Ford Sapphire

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

16,761 mi
Last recorded16,761 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ170 RDC
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,761 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 16,717 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Propshaft donut rubber splitting

Corrosion to sill`s,inner sills,floor,chassis and inner wings

Slight play on steering coloumn

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 13,251 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 13,251 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside i nner sill holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Sill`s,rear wheel arches,chassis,floor and inner sill`s corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2005 12,984 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

both rear sills corroded excessively not within the prescribed area

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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J170 RDC is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J170 RDC, 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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J170 RDC is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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