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J255 LEW

1991 Ford Sapphire

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,111 mi
Last recorded98,111 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 LEW
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,111 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 88,532 miles

MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAK,

TRACK CONTROL ARMS BUSHES SPLITTING.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 88,532 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAK,

TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES SPLITTING.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,431 miles

BATTERY IS INSECURE.

DEEP CUT TO SPARE TYRE.

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR SECTION HAS PIN HOLES.

REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES TO NEARSIDE RUSTY.

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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J255 LEW is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J255 LEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J255 LEW?

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What year was J255 LEW registered?

J255 LEW is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J255 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J255 LEW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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